Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard will host a public forum on August 27th to provide a community introduction to the city’s new leadership including City Manager Sharon Subadan, Albany Police Chief Michael Persley and Albany Fire Chief Ron Rowe.

The forum, sponsored by the Mayor’s Coalition for Economic Development, will allow the citizens of Albany-Dougherty County to learn about the background of each new leader, and also hear about their future plans for the community.

Subadan, who began work as Albany City Manger on June 2, came to Albany from Hillsborough County, Fla., where she served as assistant county administrator. She also holds a Lean 6-Sigma certification, which renders her highly specialized in problem solving and process efficiency.

Persley and Rowe, both Albany natives, have valuable hometown experience, which will aid them in their new positions.

Persley has been with APD since 1993, having served in several capacities, notably as commander of the Albany Police Department Gang Unit and as assistant commander of the Albany-Dougherty Metro SWAT Team. Similarly, Rowe has a long history of service to Albany-Dougherty County, having begun his career with the Albany Fire Department nearly 30 years ago. Prior to being named chief in May 2015, Rowe served the fire department as deputy chief.

The new leadership forum will expand on each leader’s past experience and highlight the ways in which those experiences will be used to the benefit of Albany-Dougherty County. 

The August 27 forum is free to the public and will be held 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in room 100 of the Government Center, located at 222 Pine Ave. in downtown Albany. Following the presentation, refreshments will be served in room 120, providing attendants with an opportunity to speak one on one with the presenters. 

For more information, please call (229) 434-0044 or visit Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission at Facebook.com/choosealbany.