Rescue Unit for Station 8
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City Councilor Don Harris
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Don Harris has been a resident of Albuquerque for nearly fifteen years. Before being an Attorney in private practice, Mr. Harris was a New Mexico Assistant Attorney General for several years. He then continued his career as an Assistant City Attorney for approximately two years with the City of Albuquerque representing the Albuquerque Police Department. During this time, he worked with the Safe City Strike Force. In addition, he worked on land use matters and drafted numerous legislative proposals.
Councilor Harris has been involved in coaching and refereeing soccer for years, and was one of the initial Board members for the West Side AYSO soccer league. He also is a regular volunteer within his community and takes part of many activities in his children's schools. He enjoys jazz saxophone which he studied from Jackie McLean before going to the University of Connecticut School of Law.
Don Harris has been married to his wife Amy for thirteen years and is a father of four children. He and his family also offer their home and love to foster children.
During Councilor Don Harris’s time working with the Safe City Strike Force he realized the importance that the environment plays on crime reduction in an area. He learned that a healthy, growing and economically stable business community leads to happier residents, more jobs and, ultimately, safer streets.
Aims
- Revitalize and beautify East Central.
- Develop a "High-Tech Corridor" which would expand on the already existing Sandia Science and Technology Park and Kirtland Air Force Base.
- Rejuvenate business in the area by improving mass transit.
- Attract more businesses by offering incentives to help nurture the growth of new businesses.
- Alleviate traffic concerns south of Central by commissioning a comprehensive traffic plan.
- Reduce neighborhood crime.
- Make the area more inviting for families.
Councilor Harris' Appointments
- Finance and Government Operations ― Chair
- Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission
- Mid-Region Council of Governments
Rescue Unit for Station 8
City Councilors Don Harris and Rey Garduño have introduced a bill that would fund a rescue unit for Fire Station 8, located in the Foothills. The bill, which will come before the Council at its Sept. 9 meeting, would allocate $380,000 from the photo enforcement fund to establish the rescue unit.
Councilor Harris Introducing Bill to Clean-up Tijeras Arroyo
City Councilor Don Harris is proposing legislation that would call for the removal of certain non-native trees and debris from the Tijeras Arroyo open space, another step in beautifying Albuquerque’s oldest, largest arroyo.