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PEG Access Oversight Board
Meetings
The Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board (PEGAOB) meets every other month, except July and August. Meeting dates are set by the board at the monthly meeting.
Approved 2026 Meeting dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| January 15 @ 5:30 PM Mayor's Conference Room City Hall | February 19 @ 5:30 PM Mayor's Conference Room City Hall | |
| March 19 @ 5:30 PM Mayor's Conference Room City Hall | ||
Meeting dates and additional information is also available in the City of Albany events calendar.
Overview
The purpose of the PEGAOB is to:
- Assist in the development of public education and government access television in the City including by promoting the use of the public studio to citizens and groups throughout the City;
- Oversee the cable television public access facility/studio and assist the Public Access Coordinator, whom shall be responsible for the day to day operation of the public access facility/studio;
- Review memorandums of understanding between the city and relevant entities to assure implementation of PEG access;
- Make recommendations on the success of the programs in Phase I of PEG funding and based upon said findings make recommendations for expenditures of Phase II funding.
Contact PEGAOB
Public Access Studio Hours
Days | Hours |
|---|---|
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Tuesday | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Wednesday | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Thursday | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
Saturday | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Treasury Reports have been moved to their own page here:
PEG Treasurer ReportsBy Laws
Members
The Mayor and Common Council find and declare that it is in the public interest of the citizens of the City of Albany to establish a board to oversee implementation of PEG Access, the cable television public access facility/studio in the City of Albany and to promote public awareness of the public access in the City. The PEGAOB consists of seven members who serve three-year terms. The Mayor appoints two members, the Common Council appoints four members and there are five members who represent community stakeholders.
Member | Position | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Hyman | Chair | June 30, 2025 |
| Omonike Akinyemi | Member | July 1, 2026 |
| Kirk Daniels | Vice Chair | July 1, 2027 |
| Debora Y. Brown | Member | June 30, 2025 |
| Member | Position | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| (Vacant) | Member | December 1, 2026 |
| Darrin Scott Kibbey* | Treasurer | October 26, 2026 |
| (Vacant) | Member | (Vacant) |
| Member | Position | Stakeholder |
|---|---|---|
| Amy McLaughlin | Member | Albany Public Library |
| Ron Lesko | Secretary | City School District of Albany |
| Daniel Morettoni | Treasurer | Albany Community Development Agency |
| Mary Hunt | Member | University at Albany |
* Per Section 42-376 of the Code of the City of Albany, the Mayor shall consult with the Chair of the PEGAOB on an appointment.