Albuquerque vote shifts coalitions’ automatic city roles
The 5-4 vote changes which neighborhood groups automatically receive development notices and appeal roles. Coalitions may still appeal if they establish legal standing.
The 5-4 vote changes which neighborhood groups automatically receive development notices and appeal roles. Coalitions may still appeal if they establish legal standing.
The Albuquerque City Council dismissed Resolution R-26-58 on August 3, leaving a proposed 0.4875% municipal gross receipts tax off the November 3, 2026, ballot through that resolution.
Mayor Tim Keller’s administration said a proposed FY2027 budget amendment would remove $400,000 for legal work on a criminal-diversion model, while City Council members said separate amendments restored diversion funding.
City Clerk records list a proposed taxable industrial revenue bond authorization of up to $25,008,118 for a 103-room Home2 Suites project and city participation in Eden Pharmaceuticals’ planned Albuquerque expansion.
The Albuquerque City Council voted 4-5 on June 15 to reject a resolution that would have put a proposed 0.4875% municipal gross-receipts tax for essential services before voters.
Albuquerque NM – City Council is set to vote April 6 on ranked-choice voting for future mayoral and council races, with cost, turnout and voter education at issue.