The above video shows NEWS10’s previous coverage of Dorcey Applyrs’s administration appointments.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany Mayor-Elect Dorcey Applyrs has selected Christopher Ellis to serve as her deputy mayor. Ellis currently serves as the Chair of the City Planning Board.
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“I have known Chris a long time, our paths have intersected on many occasions, giving me the opportunity to build a strong relationship with him built on shared values and implicit trust,” Applyrs said. “He embodies a commitment to service, accountability, and community empowerment and leads with integrity, compassion and purpose.”
As deputy mayor, Ellis will serve as a high-ranking senior advisor to the mayor and coordinate the work of city departments. He has reportedly spent the last 20 years working and living in Albany…