Justin Perkins

Justin Perkins is a climate activist, long time public servant, and community advocate running for Albany Common Council in the 6th Ward. In his day job, he manages legislative affairs at the Center for Climate Integrity, overseeing the development and execution of national state legislative strategy. Prior, he spent six years in the New York State Legislature where he was the Clerk for the State Assembly Small Business Committee during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Justin has also been engaged in the fight for civil rights, playing a major role in the passage of the New York Voting Rights Act and the passage of Clean Slate; a jobs and housing bill that empowered millions of New Yorkers to forge a better future. He was proud to be named the 2023 Albany County Young Democrat of the Year. If elected, Justin will prioritize public safety, supporting small and micro businesses, and addressing the housing and affordability crisis.