Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima steps down
The mayor for Las Cruces, Ken Miyagishima, will step away from the role after serving four terms.When looking back on his 16 years of mayoral service, Miyagishima said he was proud to work with the late New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who passed away earlier in 2023.Miyagishima helped create a fitness and nutrition program that worked to prevent diabetes. “At that time, my brother had been dealing with diabetes and he actually lost a foot and a kidney,” Miyagishima said. ” was really, really close to me, close to personal.”Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeAnother issue effort by the city during his tenure was homelessness, according to Miyagishima.”It’s basically a campus,” Miyagishima said. “From places to sleep to healthcare, food, showers, you know, different facilities, and it’s really been a great community effort.His departure will allow him to focus more on business ventures. Miyagishima also said he wants to give another person a shot at the leadership position, stating it was the best job he’s ever had.The 2023 election saw Eric Enriquez elected as the next mayor after seven total candidates were cast votes on Election Day.Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
The mayor for Las Cruces, Ken Miyagishima, will step away from the role after serving four terms.
When looking back on his 16 years of mayoral service, Miyagishima said he was proud to work with the late New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who passed away earlier in 2023.
Miyagishima helped create a fitness and nutrition program that worked to prevent diabetes.
“At that time, my brother had been dealing with diabetes and he actually lost a foot and a kidney,” Miyagishima said. “[The issue] was really, really close to me, close to personal.”
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Another issue effort by the city during his tenure was homelessness, according to Miyagishima.
“It’s basically a campus,” Miyagishima said. “From places to sleep to healthcare, food, showers, you know, different facilities, and it’s really been a great community effort.
His departure will allow him to focus more on business ventures. Miyagishima also said he wants to give another person a shot at the leadership position, stating it was the best job he’s ever had.
The 2023 election saw Eric Enriquez elected as the next mayor after seven total candidates were cast votes on Election Day.
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