2008 News

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.

Minimum Wage Increase

Albuquerque’s minimum wage increased to $7.15 per hour on January 1, 2008.