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Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. C/S O-23-68
Enactment No. O-2023-015
Sponsored By: Councilor Jones
REPEALING AND REPLACING THE INDEPENDENT HEARING OFFICE ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR A STANDARDIZED PROCESS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS; REPEALING ORDINANCES NO LONGER IN EFFECT OR SUPERSEDED (ROA 1994, 6-1-4, 6-2, 7-6, 7-9, AND 7-14); REPEALING AND REPLACING THE CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT ORDINANCE (ROA 1994, 5-7); DESIGNATING THE ZONING HEARING EXAMINER AS THE REVIEW BODY FOR SOLAR RIGHTS HEARINGS; AND REVISING THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE RELATED TO ZONING HEARING EXAMINER DUTIES.
Council Bill No. O-23-75
Enactment No. O-2023-016
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis
AMENDING THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT ORDINANCE CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 1 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE, AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND PENALTIES; AMENDING THE ALBUQUERQUE WEED AND ANTI-LITTER ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE, AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND PENALTIES, AND APPEAL PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS; AMENDING THE “HEART” ORDINANCE CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 2, AMENDING DEFINITIONS, THE HEARING PROCESS, ADDING A CIVIL FINE.
Council Bill No. O-23-78
Enactment No. O-2023-017
Sponsored By: Councilor Bassan, Councilor Benton, Councilor Pena
AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 15, SECTION 4, ENABLING THE CITY TO CREATE PARKING OFFENSE FOR VEHICLES WITH MULTIPLE ASE FINES CONCURRENTLY IN DEFAULT; AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 1 CREATING A CITY CODE PETTY MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE FOR PARKING A VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS WITH MULTIPLE ASE FINES CONCURRENTLY IN DEFAULT; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 3, SUBSECTION 12 ENABLING THE CITY TO IMMOBILIZE VEHICLES AFTER ONE OUTSTANDING PARKING VIOLATION ISSUED PURSUANT TO § 8-5-1-43 REPEATED NONPAYMENT OF AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM FINES.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. C/S O-23-70
Enactment No. O-2023-010
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis
AMENDING THE ALBUQUERQUE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ORDINANCE.
Council Bill No. C/S O-23-71
Enactment No. O-2023-011
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis, Councilor Fiebelkorn and Councilor Peña
AMENDING CHAPTER 7 ARTICLE 2, SECTION 1 OF THE TRANSIT ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE PERMANENT ZERO FARE ON ALBUQUERQUE RAPID TRANSIT AND ZERO FARE FOR SUN VAN SERVICE THROUGH THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT’S QUALIFICATION PROCESS; EXPANDING CHAPTER 12 ARTICLE 2, SECTION 19 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE RELATED TO OFFENSES RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY.
Council Bill No. O-23-72
Enactment No. O-2023-012
Sponsored By: Councilor Benton
ADOPTING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FOR THE NORTH 4TH CORRIDOR CHARACTER PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE (CPO-9) SMALL MAPPED AREA RELATED TO THE APPLICABILITY SETBACK AND STEPBACK REQUIREMENTS.
Council Bill No. O-23-73
Enactment No. O-2023-013
Sponsored By: Councilor Lewis
ADOPTING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FOR THE NORTHWEST MESA ESCARPMENT VIEW PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE (VPO-2) SMALL MAPPED AREA RELATED TO THE APPLICABILITY OF HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS APPLIED TO STRUCTURES THAT EXIST OUTSIDE OF THE VPO-2 BOUNDARY.
Council Bill No. O-23-76
Enactment No. O-2023-014
Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn
APPLYING A HISTORIC PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE TO THE EAST END ADDITION; IDENTIFYING THE DISTINCTIVE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AREA AND PROVIDING GENERAL PRESERVATION GUIDELINES.
Mayor Keller Signs Forty-Fourth Emergency Declaration
Mayor Keller signed a forty-fourth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. R-23-107
Enactment No. R-2023-025
Sponsored By: Councilor Benton
RELATING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT, LEASING AND SALE OF A METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN 2025 METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AREA CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THE DOWNTOWN 2025 METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; APPROVING THE METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ENTITLED "THE DOWNTOWNER REDEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATION"; AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN 2025 METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AREA; AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION BY LEASE AND SALE OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN SUCH PROJECT TO ALB. DOWNTOWNER, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, IN FORM, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND FINDINGS RELATING TO THE PROJECT; RATIFYING CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN PREVIOUSLY; AND REPEALING ALL ACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION.
Mayor Keller Signs Forty-Third Emergency Declaration
Mayor Keller signed a forty-third declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. O-22-61
Enactment No. O-2023-006
Sponsored By: Councilor Grout
ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE IN CHAPTER 13 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE 1994 TO BE KNOWN AS THE “SECONDHAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER PURCHASE ORDINANCE”.
Council Bill No. C/S O-22-63
Enactment No. O-2023-007
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis
RELATING TO THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT PLAN OF THE CITY; AMENDING SECTIONS 2-14-1-3 AND 2-14-1-9 OF THE ALBUQUERQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Council Bill No. O-22-66
Enactment No. O-2023-008
Sponsored By: Councilor Pena
AMENDING THE PUBLIC BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE TO PROVIDE FOR REMOTE AND HYBRID MEETINGS.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. F/S O-22-47
Enactment No. O-2023-005
Sponsored By: Councilor Pena, Councilor Davis, Councilor Fiebelkorn and Councilor Lewis
THE ALBUQUERQUE TRANSIT SECURITY AND EQUITABLE ACCESS ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 ARTICLE 2, SECTION 1 OF THE TRANSIT ORDINANCE, REQUIRING SECURITY PLANNING AND FARE AND ACCESS STUDIES TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY AND SECURITY ON THE ABQ RIDE AND SUN VAN TRANSIT SYSTEMS.
Mayor Keller Signs Forty-Second Emergency Declaration
Mayor Keller signed a forty-second declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. O-22-64
Enactment No. O-2023-003
Sponsored By: Councilor Bassan
AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 5, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE, THE “PUBLIC PURCHASES ORDINANCE” RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, PREFERENCES, EXEMPTIONS, PAY EQUITY AND PURCHASES OF SOFTWARE.
Council Bill No. F/S O-22-67
Enactment No. O-2023-004
Sponsored By: Councilor Bassan, Councilor Benton, Councilor Davis, and Councilor Grout
AMENDING THE POLICE OVERSIGHT ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 4, PART 1 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE.
Mayor Keller Signs Forty-First Emergency Declaration
Mayor Keller signed a forty-first declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. F/S O-22-41
Enactment No. O-2023-001
Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn, Councilor Pena and Councilor Bassan
AMENDING THE INTERGOVERMENTAL RELATIONS ORDINANCE TO UPDATE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, THE ABILITY OF THE COMMITTEE TO CONVENE, THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION RESPONSIBLITIES OF THE COMMITTEE, DEVELOPMENT OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAM RESOLUTIONS, REVIEW OF OBLIGATIONS.
Council Bill No. O-22-58
Enactment No. O-2023-002
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis
APPROVING A PROJECT INVOLVING UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN CO. PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AND CITY ORDINANCE F/S O-04-10, THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION FOR THAT ACT, TO SUPPORT THE ACQUISITION, RENOVATION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO TO MANUFACTURE MODULAR FUELING CAPSULES AND ASSEMBLE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL-BASED POWERTRAINS FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION TO AIRLINES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND FINDINGS RELATING TO THE PROJECT INCLUDING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; RATIFYING CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN PREVIOUSLY; AND REPEALING ALL ACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
Board of Ethics Board Nominee for Chair: John Kelly
The public comment period for John Kelly, the Board’s proposed appointee for Chair of the Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices is January 20, 2023 to February 2, 2023. Please click here to view Mr. Kelly’s resume. Any person shall be allowed to submit comments about the proposed member by written submission, electronically or otherwise, to the City Clerk. Please send electronic written submissions to [email protected]. Hard copies of written submissions may be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk at 600 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque NM 87102, 7th Floor. If you have any questions regarding this appointment please contact, Ethan Watson, City Clerk, at 505-924-3650.
Mayor Keller Signs Fortieth Emergency Declaration
Mayor Keller signed a fortieth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Dec. 27, 2022
Council Bill No. C/S O-22-39
Enactment No. O-2022-041
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis, Councilor Pena, and Councilor Bassan
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ELECTIONS AND PETITIONS.
Council Bill No. C/S O-22-40
Enactment No. O-2022-042
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis, Councilor Pena, and Councilor Bassan
AMENDING ARTICLES, XII, XIII, AND XVI OF THE CITY CHARTER RELATING TO ELECTIONS AND PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCING.
Council Bill No. O-22-45
Enactment No. O-2022-043
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis, Councilor Pena, and Councilor Bassan
AMENDING THE CODE OF ETHICS RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS.
Council Bill No. O-22-46
Enactment No. O-2022-044
Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn
REPEALING THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTIONS 2-6-4-1 THROUGH 2-6-4-6, THE “RECORDS ANALYSIS AND DISPOSITION COMMITTEE” ORDINANCE AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ORDINANCE; AMENDING THE EXISTING OPEN RECORDS ORDINANCE SECTIONS 2-7-6-1 THROUGH SECTION 2-7-6-7, THE “OPEN RECORDS ORDINANCE”; REPEALING SECTIONS 2-7-7-1 TO 3.
Council Bill No. O-22-48
Enactment No. O-2022-045
Sponsored By: Councilor Benton and Councilor Grout
AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 5, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE, THE “PUBLIC PURCHASES ORDINANCE” RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE.
Council Bill No. C/S O-22-49
Enactment No. O-2022-046
Sponsored By: Councilor Jones, Councilor Fiebelkorn, Councilor Grout, and Councilor Pena
ESTABLISHING THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COMMISSION; ESTABLISHING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION.
Council Bill No. O-22-50
Enactment No. O-2022-047
Sponsored By: Councilor Benton
APPROVING A PROJECT INVOLVING CRAFTWORKS, LLC PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AND CITY ORDINANCE F/S O-04-10, THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION FOR THAT ACT, TO SUPPORT THE ACQUISITION, RENOVATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF A BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND FINDINGS RELATING TO THE PROJECT INCLUDING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; RATIFYING CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN PREVIOUSLY; AND REPEALING ALL ACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
Council Bill No. O-22-53
Enactment No. O-2022-048
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis
REPEALING THE “ALBUQUERQUE TAX PREPARER AND CONSUMER RIGHTS ORDINANCE” IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND CREATING THE “ALBUQUERQUE TAX PREPARER ORDINANCE”.
Notice of Publication
Dec. 6, 2022
Council Bill No. O-22-37
Enactment No. O-2022-036
Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn
ADDING A NEW PART TO CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 6 ROA 1994, FOOD AND BEVERAGES, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “ALBUQUERQUE MARKET FOOD VENDOR ORDINANCE”, AND ESTABLISHING A PERMITTING FEE.
Council Bill No. O-22-43
Enactment No. O-2022-037
Sponsored By: Councilor Sanchez and Councilor Jones
ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE IN CHAPTER 9 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE 1994, “HEALTH, SAFETY AND SANITATION,” TO BE KNOWN AS THE “SAFE OUTDOOR SPACE OPERATOR’S PERMIT,” ESTABLISHING A PERMIT AND PERMITTING FEE.
Council Bill No. O-22-44
Enactment No. O-2022-038
Sponsored By: Councilor Bassan and Councilor Benton
AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 2, PART 7 OF THE TRAFFIC CODE, RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN MEDIANS AND PEDESTRIAN-VEHICLE INTERACTIONS.
Council Bill No. O-22-52
Enactment No. O-2022-040
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis, Councilor Fiebelkorn, and Councilor Sanchez
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A WATER PROJECT FUND LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY (“FINANCE AUTHORITY”) AND THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE (THE “BORROWER/GRANTEE”), EVIDENCING AN OBLIGATION OF THE BORROWER/GRANTEE TO UTILIZE THE LOAN/GRANT AMOUNTS SOLELY FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: (1) RELINING OF IRRIGATION POND AT LADERA GOLF COURSE, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($120,000), INCLUDING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000); (2) RENOVATING THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT NETHERWOOD PARK, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000), INCLUDING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000); AND (3) RENOVATING THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT PHIL CHACON PARK, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF NINE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($950,000), INCLUDING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($95,000), AND SOLELY IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE AND PAYMENT OF THE LOAN AMOUNT AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES OF THE TAX DISTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE GOVERNMENTAL UNIT PURSUANT TO NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.1, NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.4, NMSA 1978, § 7-1-6.15, AND NMSA 1978, § 7-9-4, AS AMENDED; CERTIFYING THAT THE LOAN/GRANT AMOUNT, TOGETHER WITH OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE BORROWER/GRANTEE, IS SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT; RATIFYING ACTIONS HERETOFORE TAKEN; REPEALING ALL ACTION INCONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT.
Mayor Keller Signs Thirty-Ninth Emergency Declaration
Mayor Keller signed a thirty-ninth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Mayor Keller Signs Thirty-Eighth Emergency Declaration
Mayor Keller signed a thirty-eighth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. O-22-35
Enactment No. O-2022-034
Sponsored By: Councilor Davis
AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 2-7-2-2, “AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE CITY ATTORNEY” TO PROHIBIT POLICY ADVOCACY BY THE CITY LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Council Bill No. O-22-36
Enactment No. O-2022-035
Sponsored By: Councilor Benton, Councilor Grout
AMENDING THE ART IN MUNICIPAL PLACES ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED CONSERVATION, MAINTENANCE FUNDS, AND DEFINE DIGITAL AND TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. O-22-34
Enactment No. O-2022-033
Sponsored By: Councilor Bassan and Councilor Pena
REDISTRICTING THE NINE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE.
Mayor Keller Signs Thirty-Seventh Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a thirty-seventh declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Board of Ethics Mayoral Appointee: Sean Cunniff
The public comment period for Sean Cunniff, the Mayor’s proposed appointee for position 2 on the Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices is September 7, 2022 to September 21, 2022. Please click here to view Mr. Cunniff’s resume. Any person shall be allowed to submit comments about the proposed member by written submission, electronically or otherwise, to the City Clerk. Please send electronic written submissions to [email protected]. Hard copies of written submissions may be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk at 600 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque NM 87102, 7th Floor. If you have any questions regarding this appointment please contact, Ethan Watson, City Clerk, at 505-924-3650.
Mayor Keller Signs Thirty-Sixth Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a thirty-sixth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. O-22-31
Enactment No. O-2022-031
Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn
ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE CRIMINAL CODE (CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 2, ROA 1994) TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED PRESENCE AND CAMPING IN WATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS.
Mayor Keller Signs Thirty-Fifth Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a thirty-fifth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Mayor Keller Signs Thirty-Fourth Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a thirty-fourth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. O-22-18
Enactment No. O-2022-027
Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn
AMENDING THE ALBUQUERQUE RETAILERS, MEAT MARKETS AND WHOLESALERS ORDINANCE TO REVISE INSPECTION FREQUENCY, UPDATE PERMIT PROCESSES, REVISE FEE PROCEDURES, AND TO REGULATE EDIBLE CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Council Bill No. O-22-19
Enactment No. O-2022-028
Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn
AMENDING THE ALBUQUERQUE FOOD SANITATION ORDINANCE TO UPDATE PERMIT PROCESSES, REVISE FEE PROCEDURES, AND TO REGULATE EDIBLE CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Council Bill No. F/S O-22-27
Enactment No. O-2022-029
Sponsored By: Councilor Grout
CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given of the title and of a general summary of the subject matter contained in City Ordinance No. F/S O-22-27 (the “Ordinance”), duly adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 22, 2022. Complete copies of the Ordinance are available for public inspection during the normal and regular business hours of the City Clerk in the office of the City Clerk, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The title of the Ordinance is:
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND (BLUEHALO PROJECT), SERIES 2022 IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $16,175,675 TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FINANCE THE RENOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF A FACILITY INCLUDING OFFICE COMPLEX, LABORATORIES, MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, TEST AREAS AND SECURE SPACES FOR AN INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE, LEASE AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, BOND, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BOND AND THE PROJECT; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND FINDINGS RELATING TO THE BOND AND THE PROJECT; RATIFYING CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN PREVIOUSLY; AND REPEALING ALL ACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
Council Bill No. O-22-28
Enactment No. O-2022-030
Sponsored By: Councilor Grout
APPROVING A PROJECT INVOLVING BLUEHALO, LLC PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AND CITY ORDINANCE F/S O-04-10, THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION FOR THAT ACT, TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION, EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND TRAINING FACILITIES FOR AN INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY COMPANY IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND FINDINGS RELATING TO THE PROJECT INCLUDING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; RATIFYING CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN PREVIOUSLY; AND REPEALING ALL ACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. O-22-10
Enactment No. O-2022-022
Sponsored By: Councilor Benton and Councilor Jones
ADOPTING CITYWIDE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE §14-16 FOR THE 2021 IDO ANNUAL UPDATE; AND ADOPTING TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR A SMALL MAPPED AREA, THE OLD TOWN HISTORIC PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE (HPO-5).
Council Bill No. C/S O-22-16
Enactment No. O-2022-023
Sponsored By: Councilor Bassan and Councilor Davis
AMENDING THE ALBUQUERQUE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SOURCE OF INCOME; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR A STUDY, TO DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND TO SUPPORT HOUSING AGENCIES COMPLETING HOUSING INSPECTIONS.
Council Bill No. O-22-23
Enactment No. O-2022-024
Sponsored By: Councilor Jones
ADOPTING A UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND TECHNICAL CODES PRESCRIBING MINIMUM STANDARDS REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, MOVING, REPAIR AND USE AND OCCUPANCIES OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS INCLUDING PLUMBING, SWIMMING POOLS, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, SIGNS, SOLAR, ENERGY CONSERVATION, BUILDING CONSERVATION AND THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTING FEES THEREFORE; REPEALING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 1, ROA 1994, THE PRESENT UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND TECHNICAL CODES INCLUDING THE BUILDING CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE SWIMMING POOL CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE SOLAR ENERGY CODE, THE ELECTRICAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE CODE.
Council Bill No. O-22-24
Enactment No. O-2022-025
Sponsored By: Councilor Pena and Councilor Benton
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE RATE TABLE TO INCORPORATE THE FY23 RESIDENTIAL RATE INCREASE IN THE RATE APPENDIX.
Council Bill No. F/S O-22-25
Enactment No. O-2022-026
Sponsored By: Councilor Bassan, Councilor Benton and Councilor Lewis
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
The City Council of the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, hereby gives notice of the adoption of its Ordinance Twenty-Fifth Council Bill No. F/S O-22-25 on June 6, 2022. Complete copies of the Ordinance are available for public inspection during the normal and regular business hours of the City Clerk, City of Albuquerque.
The title of the Ordinance is:
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO GROSS RECEIPTS TAX IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000,000 TO FINANCE THE (1) COST OF DESIGNING, DEVELOPING, CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, REHABILITATING, RENOVATING, MODERNIZING, SIGNING, ENHANCING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PUBLIC SAFETY, PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND (2) PAYING EXPENSES RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SERIES 2022 BONDS FROM CERTAIN GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REVENUES; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF CERTAIN GROSS RECEIPTS TAXES; APPROVING THE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2022 BONDS PURSUANT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC SECURITIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE SERIES 2022 BONDS; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE SERIES 2022 BONDS; RATIFYING ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN; REPEALING ALL ACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE AND SALE OF THE SERIES 2022 BONDS
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No. O-22-21
Enactment No. O-2022-021
Sponsored By: Councilor Benton and Councilor Bassan
RATIFYING THE LEVY OF A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT BENEFIT FEE UPON LODGING BUSINESSES WITHIN THE ALBUQUERQUE TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT.
Mayor Keller Signs Thirty-Third Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a thirty-third declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration. View the declaration in an ADA-accessible format.
Mayor Keller Signs Thirty-Third Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a thirty-third declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Albuquerque City Clerk’s Office Launches Social Media Outreach
December 12, 2018
In an effort to keep constituents informed about upcoming elections, ethics reforms, public records, administrative hearings, and overall transparency initiatives at City Hall, City Clerk Katy Duhigg today announced the launch of official social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook.
“Through our social media accounts, we will be better able to keep Albuquerque residents informed about the important work we’re doing here in the Clerk’s office,” said Duhigg. “We’ll also be better able to alert folks to upcoming events, and elections that they may want to participate in.”
In the coming months, the City Clerk’s office will be actively participating in the legislative session, running a special mail-in election with important updates to the City’s public financing system for Mayoral and Council campaigns, organizing with the 2020 Census, and managing petition and public financing qualifications for the 2019 City Council races.
To learn more please follow the Albuquerque City Clerk’s office on Twitter or Facebook @CABQCityClerk.
City Clerk’s Office Announces New Website for Publicly Financed Candidates
April 24, 2019
As the 2019 campaign season gets underway this coming May, publicly financed candidates will have a new tool for reaching voters. The City Clerk’s office has announced the release of a pilot project that will allow candidates to collect their five-dollar qualifying contributions electronically.
The Clean Campaign Portal is a website created this year as a joint project between the City Clerk’s office and the Department of Technology and Innovation. Envisioned by Mayor Keller and built by local company, HoldMyTicket, the website allows voters to select a candidate running in the district they live in, verifies their voter registration, and processes their five-dollar electronic contribution.
The Clean Campaign Portal will make public financing more accessible to both voters and candidates. By providing automatic voter verification, candidates will have the tools to reach their voters. And by allowing for electronic contributions, voters have one more avenue to donate to their candidate.
“This website is one more step in making our elections more accessible and transparent. I ran a publicly financed campaign to become Mayor and am excited to see how this tool enhances the process,” stated Mayor Keller.
The City Clerk’s office has taken other steps in creating a more accessible and transparent election season. Prior to the exploratory period, the City Clerk held a public hearing and issued regulations for the Election Code and the Open and Ethical Election Code to assist candidates running for office. The City Clerk’s Office also released a 2019 Candidate Guide, created a video on how to use the campaign reporting site, and published an FAQ. All of these documents are available on the Clerk’s website and are meant to increase transparency and accessibility of the 2019 local election.
Mayor Tim Keller Signs Reforms of City Code of Ethics, Lobbying Oversight Ordinance
October 22, 2019
Following a unanimous City Council vote on the administration’s proposal, the ethics and lobbying landscape in Albuquerque will see changes after Mayor Tim Keller signed a package of significant reforms into law this morning at City Hall. The Mayor was joined by City Councilors and government accountability and transparency advocates.
“Our ethics reform package fixes shortcomings and closes loopholes in the oversight of elections and lobbying of elected officials, making sure that citizens have a local government that is transparent and accountable to them,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “These reforms are a promise kept to modernize these ordinances and make city government more open.”
The Code of Ethics governs the Board of Ethics, as well as disclosures required of elected officials. This reform takes politics out of appointments to the Board, sets clear guidelines regarding campaign complaint timelines, and increases disclosure requirements for elected officials.
The reform of the Lobbyist Ordinance makes public disclosure more meaningful, ensuring the public knows who has hired lobbyists and what issues they are hired to lobby on. It also increases the frequency with which lobbyists must file reports from one annual report to quarterly reports, making access to information timelier.
“Access to information is central to effective democracy,” said City Clerk Katy Duhigg. “Mayor Keller and the City Council stepped up to create a culture of transparency in the City, and these reforms remedy clear shortcomings in our ordinances.”
“Transparency is vital to our local government and elections,” said City Council President Klarissa Peña. “I was honored to work with my fellow Councilors, Mayor Keller, and City Clerk Katy Duhigg on this legislation to ensure our City’s accountability to our community.”
“Moving forward, it’s important for our government employees to know these reforms on ethics and transparency are our marching orders.” Said Councilor Borrego.
“Throughout history, innovations in democracy have come from cities.” Said Councilor Harris. “The City of Albuquerque is now a leader in ethics and transparency.”
“I was proud to be a co-sponsor of this bipartisan legislation.” Said Councilor Sanchez. “When it comes to ethics, we should be holding the very highest standard. There is no more important trust than the public’s trust.”
Mayor Keller signed the public health emergency powers provisions
Mayor Keller signed the public health emergency powers provisions, O-20-4, which was passed at Monday’s City Council meeting.
Mayor Keller Declares a Local Public Health Emergency
Today, Mayor Keller signed a declaration of local state emergency due to novel corona virus, Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Mayor Keller Issues Second Declaration of Additional Emergency Procedures
Today, Mayor Keller issued a second declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. View the declaration here.
Mayor Tim Keller Announces Plan for City Boards and Commissions to Adapt to Coronavirus While Maintaining Public Engagement, Access to Local Government
April 4, 2020
Mayor Tim Keller and City Clerk Ethan Watson announced that regular meetings of City Boards and Commissions, which are central to the continuity of local government but had been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, will resume this week.
The City of Albuquerque has approximately eighty boards and commissions. These Boards and Commissions do critical work in a variety of areas, from development to environmental planning and air quality. Meetings will resume using virtual teleconferencing platforms.
“Our boards and commissions do crucial local governance work and are a key way for local residents to take ownership in the work at City Hall,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Getting them back up in a way that preserves public input and transparency is an important part of engaging the community and keeping the door open to local government.”
To ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Act, all meetings will follow Attorney General Hector Balderas’ guidance to public entities, including adequate notice of public meetings, videoconferences over telephone meetings, roll call votes, and recording of meetings.
The City Clerk’s Office and the Legal Department are prioritizing boards that have time sensitive matters to consider, including the Development Review Board, the Environmental Planning Committee, the Air Quality Board, Albuquerque Development Commission, Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board, Open Space Advisory Board, and Transit Advisory Board.
For boards that have a history of public comment, the City is working on ways to allow the public to continue to comment. And for Boards that do meet during this crisis, the City is training the Boards and staff on use of electronic platforms to ensure public right to access but also ensuring there are appropriate safeguards for the Board and the public.
City Clerk Ethan Watson said, “Each of the City’s boards are different, but they all serve important functions, and we will be working with them to make sure they are connecting to the public in a way that is transparent and moves City business forward.”
Mayor Keller Signs Third Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a third declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Mayor Keller Signs Fourth Emergency Declaration
Mayor Keller Signs Fourth Emergency Declaration of Local Emergency due to Novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the Emergency Declaration.
Mayor Keller Signs Fifth Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a fifth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
During the signing, Mayor Keller also announced the City of Albuquerque's Covid-19 Reopening Plan. Click here to view the reopening plan.
Mayor Keller Signs Sixth Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a sixth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Mayor Keller Signs Seventh Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed a seventh declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Mayor Keller, City Clerk Make Voter Registration More Accessible
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – With residents facing challenges to traditional methods of voter registration, Mayor Tim Keller and the City Clerk’s office are expanding the number of locations where registration is available and reminding folks of upcoming deadlines.
The quickest and easiest way to register to vote is to log on to www.nmvote.org and register online. The Bernalillo County Clerk will also mail you a voter registration form directly to your home if you request one by calling 505-468-1291.
“Voting matters,” said Mayor Tim Keller, “and we want the process of registering or updating your registration to be as simple and convenient as it can be. Not one person should be deterred from exercising this right because the registration process felt confusing or overwhelming.”
The City is adding in-person registration options to make this process more convenient and accessible than ever. In partnership with the Department of Senior Affairs to offer in-person voter registration at meal distribution sites each Thursday from 11am to 1pm.
- Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center: August 6, September 10
- North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center: August 13, September 17
- North Valley Senior Center: August 20, September 24
- Barelas Senior Center: August 27, October 1
- Los Volcanes Senior Center: September 3, October 8
The deadline to submit a new voter registration is Tuesday, October 6th. After that, voters can still register in-person at an early vote location once early voting begins. To find information about early voting dates and locations, you can visit www.cabq.gov/vote2020.
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Mayor Keller Signs Eighth Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed an eighth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Clerk Ethan Watson, Keller Appointee Who Led Administration Improvements of IPRA Process, Named 2020 William S. Dixon Award Winner
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) has announced their 2020 William S. Dixon Awards. This year, the Albuquerque City Clerk, Ethan Watson, received this important distinction in the category of Government, citing his prioritization of transparency and open government. The Dixon Award honors the late William S. Dixon, a first amendment advocate, and is awarded each year to citizens and organizations who champion transparency.
Watson, an Albuquerque native and UNM Law School graduate, was hired by Mayor Keller in 2018 as the City’s first Deputy City Clerk for Open Government. In this position, Watson centralized and professionalized the Inspection of Public Records (IPRA). In early 2020 Watson was promoted to the position of City Clerk where he continued to improve the IPRA response process, used data and analytics to drive digitization and publication of public records, and began a city-wide records retention and IPRA training program.
“My administration has long been committed to transparency and accountability,” stated Mayor Keller. “I appreciate NMFOG’s recognition of our City Clerk and the investments and commitments we’ve made to open government.”
“I’m grateful to receive this award, and appreciate the recognition.” Stated City Clerk, Ethan Watson. “This administration and my office work every day to make the government more accessible, and I look forward to continuing this important work.”
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
***In light of the public health emergency, the proposed rulemaking will be held via Zoom. Participants will be given options to join remotely from a computer or phone.***
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
The Office of the City Clerk ("Office") hereby gives notice that the Office will conduct a public hearing on the described rules below.
Proposed Rule: 2021 Regulations of the Albuquerque City Clerk for the Open and Ethical Elections Code
2021 Regulations of the Albuquerque City Clerk for the Open and Ethical Elections Code - Redline
Proposed Rule: 2021 Regulations of the Albuquerque City Clerk for the Election Code
2021 Regulations of the Albuquerque City Clerk for the Election Code - Redline
A Public Hearing will be held via Zoom on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
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The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public input on the proposed updates to the City Clerk's rules to the Open and Ethical Election Code and the Election Code. The public hearing allows members of the public an opportunity to submit testimony and arguments in person on the proposed rule changes posted above.
Authority: Article XIII, Section 10 and Article XVI Section 18 authorizes the Office to adopt rules and regulations necessary to insure effective administration of the Election Code and the Open and Ethical Election Code.
To submit written public comment on either of the proposed rules, please email [email protected].
Any person with a disability who is in need of assistance to attend or participate in the hearing should contact the City Clerk's office at (505) 924-3650 or email [email protected] (5) business days prior to the hearing.
Mayor Keller Signs Ninth Emergency Declaration
Today, Mayor Keller signed ninth declaration of additional emergency procedures and assistance due to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19. Click here to view the declaration.
Notice of Publication
Council Bill No: F/S O-20-31
Enactment No: O-2020-029
Sponsored by: Councilor Benton
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2020 IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) FINANCING THE COST OF DESIGNING, DEVELOPING, CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, REHABILITATING, RENOVATING, MODERNIZING, SIGNING, ENHANCING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, TRAILS AND BIKEWAYS AND TRANSIT, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY (2) FUNDING THE CAPITALIZED INTEREST FUND, AND (3) PAYING EXPENSES RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SERIES 2020 BONDS FROM THE REVENUES OF A MUNICIPAL GROSS RECEIPTS TAX IMPOSED AT A RATE OF 0.25% PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 0-20-14 ENACTMENT NO. 0-2020-016 ADOPTED ON MAY 18, 2020; APPROVING THE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2020 BONDS PURSUANT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC SECURITIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE SERIES 2020 BONDS; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE SERIES 2020 BONDS; RATIFYING ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN; REPEALING ALL ACTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE AND SALE OF THE SERIES 2020 BONDS.
Council Bill No: O-20-29
Enactment No: O-2020-028
Sponsored by: Pat Davis, by request
AMENDING ARTICLE XVI SECTION 3 AND SECTION 6 OF THE CITY CHARTER; CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 4, SECTION 13, ROA 1994 TO: CHANGE THE DATES OF THE EXPLORATORY PERIOD FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATES; CHANGE THE DATES OF THE QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR MAYORAL AND COUNCIL APPLICANT CANDIDATES; CHANGE THE TIMEFRAME FOR GATHERING SEEDMONEY; AND CHANGE THE TIME FRAME FOR ALL CANDIDATES TO FILE THEIR PETITIONS.