Chapter 04: Amanda Tobias

Part 1 of our interview with Amanda Tobias, resident of Troy's historic Lansingburgh neighborhood, graduate of Lansingburgh High School, and middle school teacher.   During our chat, we explored Amanda's early life growing up in Rensselaer County and Troy, her years attending various schools in Lansingburgh Central School District, and her own family’s roots in the segregated South. 

In the second half of our interview with Amanda Tobias, we explore her decision to run for City Council in 2019, the controversial but ultimately necessary closure of the Lansingburgh pool, the importance of young people getting involved in local elections, her favorite things about Troy, and what she wants to see happen in the community during the next 10 years.