Albany Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Josh Wark

Candidate for Mayor

9 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Josh Wark is running for mayor of Albany in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Alex Johnson II and Carolyn McLeod.

Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Albany business owner who runs a family food company and a software firm. Holds degrees from Bushnell University and Liberty University.

Where Josh Wark stands: positions on the record

Street maintenance fee1 sourced position

As reported by Ben's Viewpoint (an independent Substack interview series); not a direct quote.
Told Ben's Viewpoint he could support a temporary fee increase as a stopgap while the city develops a permanent funding solution.
“Absolutely, yes.”
Own statementBen's Viewpoint · Sep 1, 2026

Local gas tax1 sourced position

As reported by Ben's Viewpoint (an independent Substack interview series); not a direct quote.
Told Ben's Viewpoint he does not support a city gas tax to fund street maintenance.
“The way that we’re doing it doesn’t work”
Own statementBen's Viewpoint · Sep 1, 2026

Infrastructure1 sourced position

Says he would put Albany's infrastructure on a fifty-year path.
“I will put Albany's infrastructure on a fifty-year path instead of patching it one deferred-maintenance cycle at a time.”
Own statementJosh Wark for Mayor

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