City Council News

Updates from the Albuquerque City Council

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.

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.

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."

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.

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:

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:

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.

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.

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.