Colonie Mayor Frank Leak is a lifelong resident of the Capital District and a 50-year resident of the Village of Colonie. He is well known for his involvement in local community, religious and civic organizations.A Navy Veteran of World War II, Leak built an unshakable reputation for quality and honesty as a building contractor and then as a municipal government official. As a Village Trustee for 17 years and Mayor since 1995, Mayor Leak has been a driving force in the expansion of services to our senior citizens. He has devoted countless hours and energy in improving the facilities and delivery of service of our Colonie Fire Company, including provision of the newest fire equipment. Mayor Leak is well-known for his willingness to help anyone he can.

He has supported the Colonie Little League, T-Ball, Babe Ruth, Soccer and Girls Softball teams as well as the Boy Scouts of America. He is a member of the BPOE #2192, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3394 and Carpenters Union Local #146. Mayor Leak was a leading force in the construction of the Frank A. Leak Amphitheater and complete renovation of the Village Outreach Building. He had partnership oversight with South Colonie Schools assisting in running the highly successful alternative education program in two village locations over the years. Mayor Leak and his wife, Mae, are devoted members of the Village of Colonie. Frank enjoys spending time with his three daughters Joanne, Diane and Roxanne, his three grandchildren RJ, Mellissa and Scot, and his two great-grandchildren Jaden and Olivia

When asked about his term as Mayor, Leak said, “I have been proud to serve the citizens of our Village. Working together, we have helped make this community a prosperous and safe place in which we live and raise our families. I look forward to accomplishing even more in the future.”

Mayor Leak is proud to be the recipient of many community awards including many recognitions from the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM), the Living Resources Community Enrichment Award, the Frank C. Moore Award from Albany County, the Friends of Education Award from the South Colonie Central School District and Capital Area School District Association (CASDA), and the Mary E. Brizzell Building a Senior Community Award.