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Meet Rachael

Lifetime of Public Service

  • Lifelong Schenectady resident.
  • Attorney with more than 15 years of experience in state and local government, public sector law and regulatory compliance.
  • Currently serves as Supervising Attorney at New York State Homes and Community Renewal.
  • Responsible for drafting and reviewing Mitchell-Lama appeals decisions in order to expand affordable housing opportunities. 
  • Served the City of Schenectady for five years as Deputy Corporation Counsel.
  • Acted as legal advisor to the Schenectady Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Schenectady City Council
  • Played lead role in major development projects in Schenectady including Mohawk Harbor and Rivers Casino. 
  • Exclusively handled City real property matters including the resale of over $9 million in City-owned property.
  • Negotiated complex tax certioraris to protect the City's tax base.
  • Prosecuted city code violations and reviewed updates to municipal ordinances.
  • Drafted legislation for regularly held Schenectady City Council meetings.
  • Served as Executive Director of the Schenectady Urban Renewal Agency
  • Served on board of directors for Bethesda House in Schenectady.
  • J.D. (Albany Law School, Albany, NY) 
  • M.B.A (Union Graduate College, Schenectady, NY)
  • B.A., Journalism (Northeastern University, Boston, MA)
  • B.A., Political Science with Concentration in Public Policy and Administration (Northeastern University, Boston, MA)

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Campaign Kick-Off Fundraiser

Please join us on Thursday April 2, 2026 at 5PM at Katie O'Byrnes to support Rachael!

Primary Day

Please vote in your local primary election on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Local elections matter!

Election Day

Election Day will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2026!

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Schenectady For Ward

 29 Jay Street Box 128, Schenectady, NY 12301 

Tel: (518) 878-3277 E-Mail: Rachael@Schenectoday.com

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