Should unions have a say in Albany parking permit process?   PEF
against downtown Albany parking permits    1. Laurie L says:
Unions should have a say since an Executive order by former
Governor Pataki was the reason state offices were moved
downtown. Previously state offices were happily located in the
suburbs of Colonie, outskirts of Albany, or other worker
friendly locales that wanted them there. Since the workers had
no say in office locations, they should at least get say in
accomodations at those locations. Otherwise, lobby the next
Governor to allow movement of offices out of the downtown area
to allow happiness for all.    2. lathamguy says:      Yes,
invite the unions to participate in the planning process.    3.
Bob says:      State agencies need to continue moving out of
downtown Albany. It’s clear the city cannot adequately handle
the current number of commuters, and it’s just as clear most
employees aren’t attracted to Albany as a place to live and
won’t be moving there. The use of state emp