Council Creates Task Force to Review City Charter
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Legislation (2005-2006)
The following pieces of legislation are bills that I sponsored, co-sponsored, or worked to help pass.
- Designating the El Vado Motel as a City Landmark: Preserves an historic structure of cultural and architectural significance.
- Minimum Wage Increase: Establishes minimum wages for employees that are higher than those set by the Federal government, which haven’t changed since 1996.
- Old Town Outdoor Liquor Sales: Allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages outdoors at establishments in Old Town; has been orderly, well-received, and beneficial to the environment in Old Town for tourists and residents alike.
- Workforce Housing Opportunity Act: Establishes a trust fund to support and enhance the creation of affordable housing in areas where land and home prices are skyrocketing; will be a question for voters on 2007 G.O. Bond ballot.
- Storm Drain Renovation and Rehabilitation: Following a violent and destructive summer monsoon season, called for the City and the Water Utility Authority to work together to renovate and rehabilitate old storm drainage infrastructure; engineering firms have been hired to assess systems and make recommendations for priority improvements.
- 3% for Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Projects: Increases the original 1% Capital Improvements Set-Aside to 3% and expanded the scope of the legislation to include funding for renewable energy projects for City facilities.
- Introduction of Hands-free Cell Phone Bill: Too many accidents and near-accidents occur because of distracted drivers who are on cell phones; will impose a penalty and make it unlawful for drivers to use a hand-held cellular phone while driving unless making an emergency call to 911.