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Council Creates Task Force to Review City Charter
A task force is being developed to review the City of Albuquerque Charter and make recommendations for proposed revisions.
Call for Fuel Reduction Plans
Councilor Cadigan proposes a bill that responds to increasing gas prices and the City of Albuquerque's operating costs. If the bill passes, each City division director will develop a gasoline reduction plan to be presented at the August 4th Council meeting.
Balloon Landing Site Purchase Resolution
Twenty-two acres of Vista del Norte is to be acquired as a balloon landing site and recreational field. Councilor Debbie O'Malley will introduce legislation that transfers funds from various Balloon Fiesta projects to City Council for the balloon landing site purchase.
Small Business Assistance Center Bill
Councilor Cadigan wants to establish a small business assistance center for City of Albuquerque. The center will provide free access to a wide variety of resources and information. Guidance on working with the City of Albuquerque would be made available too.
Councilor Michael Cadigan Invited to Speak at the American Planning Association's (APA) National Planning Conference
Albuquerque City Councilor Michael Cadigan will be presenting at the APA’s 100th National Planning Conference, April 27- May 1, in Las Vegas NV.
Legislation to Conduct Yearly Fire Safety Inspections on Private and Public Schools within City of Albuquerque
Council President Brad Winter is introducing a resolution to have the City Fire Marshall develop a schedule to provide for the inspection of all private and public schools including charter schools for grades K through 12, within the City of Albuquerque, at least once a year.
Concerns from April 7, 2008 City Council Meeting
Three City Councilors sent the Albuquerque’s Chief of Police a memorandum containing a series of pointed questions concerning the notification of an internal affairs investigation to an APD Sergeant immediately after he appeared and spoke at the April 7 council meeting.
Red Light Camera Discussion with Councilor Brad Winter
City Councilor, Brad Winter (District 4) will conduct a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 to allow citizens to voice their concerns regarding the Safe Traffic Operations Program Ordinance which allows for the use of photo red light cameras and electronic speed detection equipment.
Councilor Cadigan on KOB's Eye on New Mexico
Councilor Cadigan discusses the recently adopted Water Conservation Standards for New Construction on KOB's Eye on New Mexico.
Cadigan to Speak at National Smart Growth Conference
Albuquerque City Councilor Michael Cadigan presented at the 7th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in Washington, DC.
Gutierrez Canyon Public Open Space to Expand
Over the past year, a coordinated effort has been under way to acquire 420 acres of open space in the East Mountains.
Waste Water Ordinance Strengthened by Water Utility Authority Board Approval
City Councilor Michael Cadigan said "Water conservation is easier to accomplish, both financially and practically, in the design and construction of new buildings than it is through the retrofitting of existing buildings. That is why new construction should therefore be held to a higher conservation standard."
City's Contract With Redflex Outrages Councilors
City Councilors have learned that the contract negotiated with Redflex to manage the City’s Safe Traffic Operations Program was grossly inconsistent with the Recommendation of Award that the Council approved in 2005.
Debate Continues Concerning TIDDs
Turn in to KOB's (Channel 4) Eye on New Mexico. Councilor Cadigan will debate Commissioner Cummins on the issues of TIDDs. The show will air on Sunday, Dec. 16th at 10am on Channel 4.
$8.4 Million Goes to Housing Revitalization in Trumbull Village
On December 5, 2006 the Albuquerque City Council approved $8.4 million in funding to build new, owner occupied affordable housing in the Trumbull Village neighborhood of Albuquerque's Southeast Heights.
Update to Greenfield TIDDs Raises Serious Concern
On Friday, November 30, 2007 a televised Tax Increment Development District (TIDD) debate aired on KNME’s Channel 5, "In Focus/The Line”. The next televised event on KNME Channel 5 occurs on the following date:
Brad Winter Elected City Council President
City Councilor Brad Winter (District 4) was elected President of the City Council at the first meeting of the Eighteenth Council on Monday, December 3, 2007.
Greenfield TIDDs Gain Serious Concern
Tune in to a televised debate on Tax Increment Development Districts (TIDDs) in Greenfields on KNME’s Channel 5, "In Focus/The Line” on the following dates:
Legislation to Prohibit Issuance of STOP Fines
City Councilor Brad Winter (District 4), introduced legislation today prohibiting the issuance of any STOP fines (red light and speeding cameras and vans) until the Council has had an opportunity to review the findings of the Mayor’s Task Force which is due to be reported to the Council on January 15, 2008.