$300,000 for Traffic Improvements around the NW Education Corridor
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$300,000 for Traffic Improvements around the NW Education Corridor
Councilor Michael Cadigan to introduce bill for immediate action appropriating $300,000 for traffic improvements around the NW Education Corridor. APS Schools have been in session for only a week and already several accidents have occurred involving students and rush hour commuters near the NW Education Corridor.
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.
Engine Revving Now A Fineable Offense
At its Aug. 3 meeting, the City Council voted 6-3 to amend the vehicle nuisance ordinance to include engine revving.
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.
Councilor Michael Cadigan to Introduce Veterans' Bill
Councilor Michael Cadigan will introduce a resolution at the Monday August 3, 2009 Council meeting directing the administration to create an office of Veteran’s Affairs which would serve veterans through advocacy and referral services.
I-25 and Paseo del Norte Funding Resolution
City Councilor Debbie O’Malley will introduce legislation on Monday to dedicate $20 million from the City of Albuquerque’s quarter-cent Transportation Infrastructure Tax for the design and construction of I-25 and Paseo del Norte Interchange improvements and the development of an arterial street over the Domingo Baca Arroyo.
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.
Council Oversight of SIA Extensions
Councilor Michael Cadigan Successfully Advocates for Council Oversight of SIA Extensions.
UNM Parking Structure That Will Impact Historic Neighborhoods
At the June 1, 2009 City Council meeting, District 3 City Councilor Isaac Benton will ask the Council to consider a resolution to require the University of New Mexico to participate in talks with the City and neighborhood representatives about the impacts of a proposed parking structure and health clinic that the university wants to build at the western edge of its main campus.
Cadigan to Introduce Bill Banning the Use of Public Campaign Funds for Alcohol Purchases
Councilor Michael Cadigan will introduce an ordinance at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting prohibiting the use of public campaign funds for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
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.
Councilors Plan to Put Event Center to A Public Vote
City Councilors Isaac Benton and Debbie O’Malley plan to introduce legislation to ask voters whether the City should move forward with building the proposed Event Center Complex. The Complex is slated to include a 550-room headquarters hotel, a 10-11,000 seat Events Center, retail and residential development, and a tie-in to the Convention Center and Rail Runner station at the Alvarado Transportation Center.
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.