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Mark E. Grimm

Legislator, District 282024-01-01–2027-12-01 (month-level start: January 2024 per Albany County BOE November 7 2023 general election results with terms beginning the following January; month-level end: December 2027 per Albany County Legistar office records and the Albany County BOE 2026 elected officials list; start shown is the current-term start, earlier service is not sourced)

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
22
Total speaking time
38:27
Avg per meeting
1:45
Segments
902

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Top issues during term (15)(General)

high↑Feb 2026[25]

Eviction Prevention and Housing Assistance

Funded through county and state agreements; exact totals not stated at the meeting.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

ballot initiatives

The exact costs or tax impacts will depend on the specifics of each initiative, which are detailed in the full guide.

medium→Oct 2026[14]

Rising rabies exposures and public health pressures

A large share of the Health Department's budget adjustments goes to medical equipment and supplies for these issues.

high↓Sep 2026[13]

Kratom Ban Public Health Concerns

None quantified.

medium↑Oct 2026[12]

Kratom Ban Public Testimony and Regulatory Concerns

Local retailers and convenience store owners could see a noticeable drop in sales if these popular herbal supplements are pulled from their shelves.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

governance structure

Switching to a medical examiner system might cost more upfront for professional salaries, but it could save money down the road by avoiding costly botched investigations.

medium↑Mar 2026[8]

Legislator Qualifications and Charter Enforcement

While the exact ballot costs are minor, prolonged ethics investigations or legal challenges could pull funds from other county services.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

micromobility regulations

Potential fines for improper parking could hit your wallet if you aren't paying attention to the new zones.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

sheriff debate

Depending on which candidate wins, your tax dollars could be spent on completely different public safety programs and jail management styles.

medium↓Sep 2026[4]

law enforcement misconduct

While no direct costs have been announced, any lawsuits or internal investigations could eventually cost taxpayers.

medium↓Jan 2026[3]

Childcare provider shortage and oversight in Albany County

Costs up to $292,983, but it's all federal pass-through money — nothing from local taxpayers.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

employee benefits fraud

It's too early to tell the exact dollar amount, but any misuse of benefits ultimately costs taxpayers money.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

lawsuit against sheriff

Taxpayers are likely on the hook for hefty legal fees and potential settlement payouts if these abuse allegations hold up in court.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

jail animal program

The financial cost should be minimal, mostly offset by existing facility resources and animal shelter partnerships.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

surveillance technology regulation

Tightening the rules on surveillance tech could mean spending taxpayer money on new legal oversight or tech audits.

Decisions during term (6)

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

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.