For the third time in less than a decade, Joe Green is working to persuade the residents of Ward 4 to elect him to the Roswell City Council.
“I’ve always had a heart and vision for Roswell, and I’ve always cared strongly and deeply for Roswell, and I want to see it grow,” Green told the Roswell Daily Record.
The 54-year-old business owner is making another bid to represent Ward 4, which consists of a part of southwest Roswell, primarily located west of South Main Street and extending from West Alameda Street down to just north of Brasher Road. Councilor Savino Sanchez opted not to file to run for reelection.
In the nonpartisan municipal elections this November, Green is going up against two of his opponents from his 2022 campaign: Darrell Johnson, a business manager for the District 2 office of the New Mexico Department of Transportation, and local realtor Alicia Gilmore.
Born and raised in Roswell, Green is a graduate of Roswell High School and received an Associate of Applied Science degree from Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell in 2000. Since 1996, he has owned and operated Enchantment Pest Control LLC.
Green and his wife of 29 years have raised three children and have one grandson.
In addition to his work and family, Green sits on the board of the Telco Credit Union, where he currently holds the position of board secretary. Since 1995, he has been active with Church on the Move.
“I put God first in everything I do,” Green said.
Green mounted the first of two unsuccessful bids for council in 2014. He came in second in a five-way race in 2022 for the seat now held by Robert Corn.
Given his strong showing in last year’s election and that the field is less crowded this time, Green is confident in his chances of victory.
“I have faith we can get it done, and we can get in to be part of city council and do our best,” he said.
A lack of economic development is the biggest issue that Green says is facing the city. He believes upgrading the Roswell Air Center and the properties around it on the former Walker Air Force Base can boost the local economy.
“That is a hub out there at our base area, and I believe that can be the economic growth we need,” he said.
When he spoke in September to the Chaves County Federated Republican Women, Green stated he believes the city should have a comprehensive plan that includes infrastructure improvements and a path to sustainable growth for the city.
Regarding how the council could work better, Green said councilors should strive to be more inclusive, transparent and collaborative in their endeavors.
