An Albuquerque city councilor is bringing back her proposal to require landlords to install cooling systems for tenants after it was shot down in a City Council committee — this time to be considered by the full council. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proposal would amend the city’s housing code to require cooling systems for residential rental […]
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City Council to reconsider proposal requiring landlords to provide cooling for tenants
An Albuquerque city councilor is bringing back her proposal to require landlords to install cooling systems for tenants after it was shot down in a City Council committee — this time to be considered by the full council. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s proposal would amend the city’s housing code to require cooling systems for residential rental […]
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BernCo vice chair questions policy proposals
The Bernalillo County Commission will consider changes related to new work opportunities for former elected officials and salaries for current and former officials on Tuesday. A change to the county’s code of conduct would eliminate the one-year “cooling-off period” required for former elected officials before they can accept employment or consulting work with the county. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
BernCo vice chair questions policy proposals
The Bernalillo County Commission will consider changes related to new work opportunities for former elected officials and salaries for current and former officials on Tuesday. A change to the county’s code of conduct would eliminate the one-year “cooling-off period” required for former elected officials before they can accept employment or consulting work with the county. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.
Events marking Albuquerque’s homeless deaths set for Dec. 18
A memorial vigil and silent march to recognize those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque who have died over the past year is scheduled for Dec. 18 in the International District. The annual event coincides with Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day — a national day to mark homeless deaths. This year, more than 180 U.S. cities are expected […]
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Events marking Albuquerque’s homeless deaths set for Dec. 18
A memorial vigil and silent march to recognize those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque who have died over the past year is scheduled for Dec. 18 in the International District. The annual event coincides with Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day — a national day to mark homeless deaths. This year, more than 180 U.S. cities are expected […]
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Stansbury discusses possible run for House Natural Resources Committee ranking member position
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury hinted at a possible run for the congressional House Natural Resources (NHRC) ranking member seat. “I just want to say that there is a clear path to winning that race should I formally get into it,” Stansbury said during her weekly press call Friday. “We […]
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Stansbury discusses possible run for House Natural Resources Committee ranking member position
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury hinted at a possible run for the congressional House Natural Resources (NHRC) ranking member seat. “I just want to say that there is a clear path to winning that race should I formally get into it,” Stansbury said during her weekly press call Friday. “We […]
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Downtown TIF proposal sees incremental movement toward approval
Albuquerque city councilors will soon decide the fate of two proposals Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says will help revitalize Downtown. After two years in the works, two tax increment financing (TIF) proposals for Downtown are expected to be on the City Council’s Dec. 16 meeting agenda. If passed by the council, the proposals would allow […]
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Downtown TIF proposal sees incremental movement toward approval
Albuquerque city councilors will soon decide the fate of two proposals Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says will help revitalize Downtown. After two years in the works, two tax increment financing (TIF) proposals for Downtown are expected to be on the City Council’s Dec. 16 meeting agenda. If passed by the council, the proposals would allow […]