Benzie Johnson:  On November 3rd I ask everyone to write-in their vote for Benzie Johnson.  You can go to benziejohnson.blogspot.com for information on how to do a write-in vote and for important information regarding the issues and my plans concerning the budget.  I want to thank G.A.E.S Magazine for the opportunity to be heard and I will continue to speak with the residents in resolving Albany's issues.  We are all the same for we are all human beings on this earth, living and breathing the same air in the same 24 hours a day, and some of us are trying to make the necessary changes for human equality. I will not stand for human inequalities of any type, and when elected that will not change.  I am a candidate where you know where I stand, and can trust the path I'm going on for Albany, my blog says alot regarding this.  More can be done for Albany's residents and it's not happening with the incumbent mayor and his path is not one that should be taken anymore, it's simply not work!
 ing.  Everyone needs to be heard in this city, not just certain people but everyone, and my administration will actively listen to everyone.  I ran for mayor in 2001, 2005 and now in 2009, I will not run again for mayor in 2013 unless I win.  Residents need to wake up and understand that you cannot get a different end result with the same elected/appointed people in office, it's not going to happen, no matter how much you want it to.

CP09:  Any plans for distribution in Southern Saratoga County, specifically in the Clifton Park & Halfmoon area?

JamesV:    I believe all canidates bring good ideas to the table. The LGBT community needs a canidate that will fight for their equal rights. After reading all the questions that were asked to the canidates, I believe that current mayor Jerry Jennings holds substance to his responses. He has proven to be vocal in equal rights for the entire community. He attends most all events related to LGBT and has increased diversity training to all city employees. I believe he will continue to be an asset for the LGBT community if he is re-elected again.

GottaGirl:   Just want to say that I love the new site redesign and faithfully follow your tweets. Can't wait to see the new issue, I heard that got redesigned also.  Keep up the good work!

TogaNavyGuy:  Albany has needed a magazine like this for a long time. Glad to finally see it!