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Dannielle Hille

Legislator, District 62026-02-09–2026-12-01 (sworn in February 9 2026 to fill the District 6 vacancy per Albany County news release; month-level end: December 2026 per Albany County Legistar office records and the Albany County BOE August 2026 notice listing the seat to fill a vacancy for a 1-year term)

About

Dannielle Hille's platform focuses heavily on local development issues, specifically advocating for residents' concerns regarding major infrastructure projects like the intercity bus terminal.

Campaign promises (1)

  • infrastructure
    Called for a pause and reconsideration regarding the proposed Albany intercity bus terminal.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
10:33
Avg per meeting
2:07
Segments
131

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (11)(Development)

high↑Apr 2026[23]

Priority Hiring for County-Assisted Housing Developments

Could add compliance and reporting costs for developers receiving county housing funds; no direct county cost identified.

high↑Mar 2026[13]

Shaker Place Nursing Home Staffing & IGT Projections

$150,000 a year, $450,000 over three years, from the county's nursing home budget.

critical↓Jun 2026[12]

South Pearl Street Bus Terminal Relocation

The county is already out about $650,000 on the site, including a $200,000 defaulted grocery store loan and $450,000 to buy the property.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

Stedman House renovation

About $2.9 million across the three contracts, with a 15% contingency because renovation of a historic building is unpredictable.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Sale of Binghamton Street parcel to Momentum Environmental

The sale brings in $1.2 million against a $999,000 purchase price for the larger site.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Empire State Plaza Reconveyance to New York State

No additional payment is involved — the reconveyance is required by the original contract.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Leadership of Department for Children, Youth and Families

Prevention programs and local placements are expected to save the county money, since out-of-home care costs are described as astronomical.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Director of Affirmative Action appointment

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Convention center expansion on schedule for 2027

Reserves are being built up (about $1.7 million set aside against a $232,000 budget) to cover ten-year maintenance needs at the existing facility.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Surplus Real Property Conveyance in Colonie

The sale will generate revenue for the county and return the property to the tax rolls.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

32 North Russell Road probation facility purchase

Up to $10.7 million of county money, versus an appraised building value of about $2.8 million.

Decisions during term (7)

Recorded while Hille was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.