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Alfredo's Biography
Alfredo D. Balarin is a higher education professional. He was born in New York City to Peruvian immigrant parents, and despite many personal barriers he has been fortunate to have good people around him and has become a successful educator, author, community leader and entrepreneur. Alfredo has lived in the 11th Ward for almost 20 years. He first came to Albany to attend college at the University at Albany. His first apartment was by the corner of Washington Avenue and Quail Street where he lived until he finished his graduate work at SUNY.
After graduate school Alfredo had an opportunity to work in the private sector, but chose to take his education and talents to a local not-for-profit. He believes that success comes from a combination of personal determination and self-sacrifice with a strong support system that allows you to reach your ambitions. Alfredo's commitment to youth development has been a part of his career from day one, and he continues to be an advocate for families within the Albany community.
Alfredo purchased his first home in the neighborhood when he was 25. But it isn’t just his home; it is his family’s home. Every single member of his family has, at one point over the past 15 years, lived in their Albany home. It has been the launching point that they needed to move their life goals forward. And it still is today.
Throughout the years, he has worked together with neighbors that have a long history and respect for our neighborhood and city. They have not always agreed on everything, but have respected each other’s opinions and stayed focused on the task in front of them. When our neighborhood association was at a breaking point, he joined the leadership team that helped re-organize it. He was on the original team that organized the Midtown Neighborhood Watch program 15 years ago. These initiatives continue today; not just because of his commitment, but because of the buy-in and support of all the different entities that are part of those organizations. Alfredo believes one person cannot make sustainable changes alone; we need to be level-headed and focused when working cooperatively with others to address some of the real problems our neighborhood and city are facing.
In November of 2017,Alfredo was the first Latino elected to the City of Albany Common Council. He currently serving on the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee, Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee and the Public Safety Committee. Mr. Balarin presently resides on Partridge St, where he lives with his wife, son, and two dogs.
Alfredo’s commitment to service is complimented by his motivation to empower our current and next generations.
“My commitment and focus are clear— this is my neighborhood, my home. I will fight for us, our neighborhood, our city and for what we are leaving our next generation.”
- Alfredo Balarin
After graduate school Alfredo had an opportunity to work in the private sector, but chose to take his education and talents to a local not-for-profit. He believes that success comes from a combination of personal determination and self-sacrifice with a strong support system that allows you to reach your ambitions. Alfredo's commitment to youth development has been a part of his career from day one, and he continues to be an advocate for families within the Albany community.
Alfredo purchased his first home in the neighborhood when he was 25. But it isn’t just his home; it is his family’s home. Every single member of his family has, at one point over the past 15 years, lived in their Albany home. It has been the launching point that they needed to move their life goals forward. And it still is today.
Throughout the years, he has worked together with neighbors that have a long history and respect for our neighborhood and city. They have not always agreed on everything, but have respected each other’s opinions and stayed focused on the task in front of them. When our neighborhood association was at a breaking point, he joined the leadership team that helped re-organize it. He was on the original team that organized the Midtown Neighborhood Watch program 15 years ago. These initiatives continue today; not just because of his commitment, but because of the buy-in and support of all the different entities that are part of those organizations. Alfredo believes one person cannot make sustainable changes alone; we need to be level-headed and focused when working cooperatively with others to address some of the real problems our neighborhood and city are facing.
In November of 2017,Alfredo was the first Latino elected to the City of Albany Common Council. He currently serving on the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee, Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee and the Public Safety Committee. Mr. Balarin presently resides on Partridge St, where he lives with his wife, son, and two dogs.
Alfredo’s commitment to service is complimented by his motivation to empower our current and next generations.
“My commitment and focus are clear— this is my neighborhood, my home. I will fight for us, our neighborhood, our city and for what we are leaving our next generation.”
- Alfredo Balarin