Gerald D. Jennings (b. 1948 in Albany, NY) is the mayor of Albany, New York, United States. He is the 73rd mayor of Albany, he was elected in 1993 and is currently serving his 3rd term, while running for his 4th term in 2005. The Mayor often goes by the name "Jerry Jennings" A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... New York State Capitol Building, completed in 1899 at a cost of $25 million was the most expensive government building of its time. ...