(March 26, 2025) Earlier today, I announced on local talk radio station WAMC that I am withdrawing from the mayoral race here in Albany effective immediately.
All previously scheduled campaign events throughout next month have been canceled.
In all honesty, I truly thought I’d see my campaign to the end, whether by loss in November or by taking the oath in January. A recent development, however, has shown that I would be selfish and dishonest if I continued to run.
Despite all the odds that were stacked against me, I truly feel that I had a shot, albeit a tiny one, at becoming Albany’s 76th mayor as I could have steered the city away from Democratic dominance, scumbaggery and abuse, but that is no longer the case.
Testing has confirmed that I in fact have late-stage (Stage IVC) stage IV colorectal cancer.
I could go on and on with the details on this page, but instead, I will offer more detailed page for those who may not wish to read a lengthy article here.
After careful consideration based upon facts and not emotions, I have made the informed decision to not pursue medical treatment, and this decision is against doctor, spousal, motherly and clergy advice.
It would not be fair of me to pursue the mayor’s office, something that I really wanted, knowing that I would not be able to follow through, so I am doing what I feel is the right thing to do: fold like a cheap tent. I truly feel that I could have done a lot of good for Albany, but it is what it is.
It is important to note that, unlike many people in my situation, I am not running to a donation-drive website to make people feel sorry for me. There is no method that I will publicly promote to even receive donations.
I wish to make this very clear: I am not begging for money, nor I am I out for pity. I am not a charity case. I am merely sharing my honest feelings and my experiences.
I have received campaign contributions over the past couple of months and today I issued full refunds. Keeping that money would be immoral and unethical.
Going forward, this website will not be updated. It will simply disappear in May when my hosting contract expires.
I welcome any and all comments and questions should you wish to reach out.