Omar Salaam makes second run for Albany mayor’s seat

Omar previously ran for city commissioner and for mayor in 2019 but did not win. He currently serves on the Albany Downtown Development Authority.

As of October 13, 2025, R. Omar Salaam did not have a website or any information online.

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R. Omar Salaam

As a city commissioner, emphasized his commitment to improving the city’s infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.

Omar previously served as a city commissioner.

Omar Salaam has previously run for mayor of Albany in 2019 and 2023 but did not win. He also previously ran for city commissioner in the 1980s but did not win.

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Ward III City Commission candidate Vilnis Gaines: Your work ain't ...

Vilnis is currently a commissioner representing Albany's Ward III. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

As of October 13, 2025, Vilnis "Dip" Gaines did not have a website or any information online.

Vilnis "Dip" Gaines

Vilnis is currently a commissioner representing Albany's Ward III. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously ran for the same office in 2022 but did not win.

Plans to address enhancing economic development.

Believes community involvement is crucial for making informed decisions.

Believes in enhancing economic development and ensuring all neighborhoods have access to quality services.

- City commissioners work together with the rest of the commission to set and implement city policy. 
- The city commission is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City commissioners work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City commissioners represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 