Hailing from the city of Rensselaer, New York, Michael Stammel was inspired to run for office because he wanted to promote public safety in his community after his local firehouse was shut down. His favorite thing about being a mayor is interacting with others who are passionate about the city and its future.
The hardest thing Stammel has had to do in his role is work with people who have opposing views. One thing he would say his city does better than anywhere else is take pride in where they come from…