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City Councilor Isaac Benton
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Committee Appointments
- Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee
- Intergovernmental / Legislative Relations
- Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Government Commission
- Mid Region Council of Governments
- Regional Transit District
- Alvarado Transportation Center Project Task Force
- Internal Operations Committee - Chair
- Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau — Alternate
Budget Highlights
Since 2005, millions of dollars have been secured to improve streets, storm drainage facilities, parks, libraries and other amenities in District 3. Funds have come from General Obligation Bonds, the City’s annual operating budget, and through working with legislators to receive state grants. Read more...
Legislation Sponsored
Councilor Benton has worked with his colleagues to pass meaningful legislation. Among the issues important to him are public safety, transportation, economic development and sustainability. Read more...
Planning Efforts
Councilor Benton has devoted time to meeting with community members to identify the challenges and opportunities in District 3’s neighborhoods. The development of a plan – whether a sector, corridor, or neighborhood traffic management plan – is just a first step to ensure that the district grows in safe and sustainable ways; Councilor Benton understands that implementation of the recommendations contained in adopted plans is where real change can be affected, and he is committed to working cooperatively with the Mayor’s Administration and the community to see that plan recommendations are carried out. Read more...
Councilor Benton Elected Chair of Rio Metro
On June 16, 2009, City Councilor Isaac Benton was unanimously elected to serve as the Chair of Rio Metro, the Regional Transit District Board. He has been Vice Chair of the board for the past two years. Terese Ulivarri, City Councilor of Belen, was elected Vice Chair.
Unanimous Election for Council President Isaac Benton
The Albuquerque City Council unanimously elected a new President, Vice-President, and Budget Chair on December 1, 2008.
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.
Gutierrez Canyon Accessibility and Preservation Through Councilors Heinrich and Benton Efforts
Albuquerque City Councilors Martin Heinrich and Isaac Benton are seizing a rare opportunity to expand existing recreational open space in the rapidly developing East Mountains.