Carolyn McLaughlin initially started her career in public service and chemistry research before entering the political arena, where she served three terms on the Albany Common Council starting in 1997. McLaughlin took a brief retirement, then launched into action again, being elected in 2019 to represent Albany’s first district on the Albany County Legislature. She has spent the bulk of her tenure advocating for others, leading efforts within several groups including the South End Action Committee, Woman’s Club of Albany and Zonta International, which has earned her Women of Excellence honors for Excellence in the Professions.Â
Women of Excellence luncheon
- When: 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 18
- Where: Marriott Albany, 189 Wolf Road, Colonie
- More info:Â capitalregionchamber.com
A: I’d say lack of financial resources to achieve the things that you want to see done and to address the needs that people have in the community. To have enough resources to provide adequate senior and youth services in our communities that are convenient, and where people have access to them without any barriers to access. On the flip side of that, it’s really a challenge sometimes to assist people in understanding the role that they can play in finding solutions. You can’t just look for somebody and sit at home and think we’re going to take care of it. I need your help to take care of it. So when I look back behind me, (and) I see you there, that gives me what I need to go on to find the results that you’re looking for.Â
As long as you know you have people that are going to benefit from your hard work, I believe that’s what pushes us along. It’s not for the faint of heart because you know you’re going to hit brick walls, and you’re either going to force through it or go around it to get the job done. And that’s why…
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