Some city councilors want to weaken Albuquerque mayor
A mayor has been running Albuquerque for nearly 50 years, but some city councilors want to change that and take most of the mayor’s powers away.That would go against a trend that is occurring nationally. Most cities across the country are actually trying to give their mayors more powers.Albuquerque has had a “strong mayor” form […]
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City councilors wants a city manager — the mayor disagrees
City council members are proposing a way to reinvent the way city government works in Albuquerque. They say they want to move the Duke City in the right direction and help Mayor Tim Keller. Some councilors say a city manager would do that. However, his office has a different opinion on this proposal.“There would be […]
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Mayor Tim Keller responds to vote on ‘Safe Outdoor Spaces’
Legislation allowing for safe outdoor spaces originally passed back in June, and multiple organizations applied to open them up on properties throughout our city. On Monday night, however, the council flipped its decision and voted to prevent any new applications from being approved.The city of Albuquerque is still looking for answers to a crisis. Safe […]
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