Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs announced on Mar. 27 the appointment of Rev. Marc Johnson as her second selection to the Community Police Review Board (CPRB), filling all mayoral seats on the board.
The CPRB plays a key role in strengthening trust and accountability between residents and law enforcement in Albany, which has a long history associated with prominent national figures such as President Martin Van Buren and governors Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, according to the official history page.
Mayor Applyrs said, “Rev. Johnson has a lifetime of service, leadership, and deep connection to the people of Albany. His experience working across faith, community, and public systems makes him uniquely qualified to serve on the Community Police Review Board. This appointment is about strengthening trust, ensuring accountability, and making sure our residents feel heard. With these appointments, we are positioning the Board to carry out its important work on behalf of our city.”
Rev. Johnson is an Albany native who has served for over four decades as an ordained minister and is currently Founder and Pastor of St. Johns Love Covenant Ministries. His experience includes serving on police-community boards in Binghamton; working with organizations like Capital District Urban League; leading The Village Inc.; consulting nonprofits through Bentley Miller Consulting; and holding roles in government, education, corrections, youth services, community boards, and hospitality industries.
“It is an honor to serve the City of Albany in this capacity,” said Rev. Johnson. “For decades, my work has been rooted in bringing people together, listening to community concerns, and helping build solutions that move us forward. I look forward to contributing to the Board’s efforts and ensuring that every resident feels respected and represented.”
Albany continues its focus on fostering sustainable revitalization through community initiatives aimed at improving urban livability as detailed on the official website. The city also promotes arts events that attract hundreds of thousands annually—including its Tulip Festival recognized among North America’s top 100 events—according to its official cultural affairs page.
The announcement comes from a city known for landmarks such as City Hall designed by Henry Hobson Richardson featuring one of few municipally owned carillons in its tower according to information from its official city hall page.
