Patty Schwarz Lockart was born and raised in the Village of Colonie. She was elected in 2014 to Village Trustee and appointed as Deputy Mayor in April of 2024. Patty is a retired employee of the Colonie Police Department and served as a Victim Specialist for 34 years. She assisted in the investigation and prosecution of sexual offenses and crimes against vulnerable populations. Patty is a founder and Advisory Board Member of the Colonie Youth Court, she also a 3rd term legislator in the Albany County Legislature’s 26th District.