Kathy Sheehan

Katherine M. Sheehan (born December 5, 1963) is an American politician and attorney serving as the 75th Mayor of Albany, New York. Prior to being elected Mayor, Sheehan served as City Treasurer from 2010 to 2013. On September 10, 2013, she defeated Corey Ellis in the Democratic primary for mayor of Albany. She later won the general election, becoming the first female mayor in Albany's history. She was re-elected in 2017 and 2021. Early life and education Sheehan was born outside Chicago and grew up in the Midwest. She is one of six children. Sheehan earned a bachelor of science degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University in 1985. In 1994, she earned a Juris Doctor from the Albany Law School. Career After graduating from law school, she began working in the Albany office of Bond, Schoeneck & King. In 1996, Sheehan took a position at Intermagnetics General Corporation in Latham, New York. She helped negotiate the sale of the company to Philips Medical Systems. In 2009, Sheehan was elected City Treasurer of Albany, New York.