Striking a balance between assisting those experiencing homelessness while also enforcing laws governing camping on public property has been a thorn in the side of city officials for years. Further complicating the issue: Public expectations rarely line up neatly. While there’s often friction between Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and the City Council on any number […]
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Trio of ordinances seeks to curb effects of encampments
Striking a balance between assisting those experiencing homelessness while also enforcing laws governing camping on public property has been a thorn in the side of city officials for years. Further complicating the issue: Public expectations rarely line up neatly. While there’s often friction between Mayor Tim Keller’s administration and the City Council on any number […]
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BernCo offers veterans assessment assistance
Many New Mexico veterans don’t claim all the property tax exemptions to which they are entitled, and the Bernalillo County Assessor’s Office is attempting to change that by hosting a special outreach event Thursday. “We appreciate our veterans and want them to receive every exemption allowed,” County Assessor Damian Lara said. “This will help get […]
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BernCo offers veterans assessment assistance
Many New Mexico veterans don’t claim all the property tax exemptions to which they are entitled, and the Bernalillo County Assessor’s Office is attempting to change that by hosting a special outreach event Thursday. “We appreciate our veterans and want them to receive every exemption allowed,” County Assessor Damian Lara said. “This will help get […]
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City Council asks administration to stop sidestepping questions
An Albuquerque city councilor’s proposal to require more accountability from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration passed nearly unanimously, but with changes that significantly lessened its impact. During Monday’s City Council meeting, councilors passed a proposal 7-2 requiring Keller’s administration to answer councilors’ questions in writing as part of the administration question-and-answer period at council meetings. Keller […]
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City Council asks administration to stop sidestepping questions
An Albuquerque city councilor’s proposal to require more accountability from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration passed nearly unanimously, but with changes that significantly lessened its impact. During Monday’s City Council meeting, councilors passed a proposal 7-2 requiring Keller’s administration to answer councilors’ questions in writing as part of the administration question-and-answer period at council meetings. Keller […]
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City Council approves new social media policy in response to posts from APD spokesperson
Albuquerque city councilors approved a new social media policy for city employees Monday night after they called out the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) multiple times for controversial social media posts. The proposal for the new policy, sponsored by Councilor Renée Grout, passed on an 8-1 vote. YES: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, […]
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City Council approves new social media policy in response to posts from APD spokesperson
Albuquerque city councilors approved a new social media policy for city employees Monday night after they called out the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) multiple times for controversial social media posts. The proposal for the new policy, sponsored by Councilor Renée Grout, passed on an 8-1 vote. YES: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, […]
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ABQ City Council likely headed for a heated debate over proposed social media policy
Based on previous meetings on the subject, a contentious debate between the Albuquerque City Council and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration over social media use is likely to take center stage during Monday’s council meeting. At issue is councilors’ demand for more accountability from the administration, namely by proposing a new social media policy for city […]
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ABQ City Council likely headed for a heated debate over proposed social media policy
Based on previous meetings on the subject, a contentious debate between the Albuquerque City Council and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration over social media use is likely to take center stage during Monday’s council meeting. At issue is councilors’ demand for more accountability from the administration, namely by proposing a new social media policy for city […]