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Announcements from the City Clerk's office.

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

November 27, 2023

Council Bill No. O-23-89

Enactment No. O-2023-028

Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn, Councilor Davis and Councilor Peña

ORDINANCE

AMENDING SECTIONS §7-2-1-1 THROUGH §7-2-1-3 OF THE TRANSIT SYSTEM ORDINANCE, CREATING A ZERO-FARE STRUCTURE.

Council Bill No. O-23-87

Enactment No. O-2023-027

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty - Fifth Council

October 23, 2023

Council Bill No. O-23-83

Enactment No. O-2023-026

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

September 05, 2023

Council Bill No. O-23-82

Enactment No. O-2023-025

Sponsored By: Councilor Jones, Councilor Fiebelkorn, Councilor Grout, and Councilor Peña

ORDINANCE

AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, KNOWN AS THE COMMISSION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Board of Ethics City Council Appointee

Resume and public comment opportunity for Jim Collie, City Council Appointee, to the Board of Ethics.

August 04, 2023

The public comment period for Jim Collie, the City Council's proposed appointee for position 7 on the Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices, is August 4, 2023, to August 21, 2023. Please click here to view Jim Collie’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.

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

July 07, 2023

Council Bill No. O-22-54

Enactment No. O-2023-024

Sponsored By: Councilor Benton and Councilor Jones

ORDINANCE

ADOPTING CITYWIDE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE §14-16 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2022 IDO ANNUAL UPDATE PROCESS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR MORE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Board of Ethics

June 29, 2023

The Board of Ethics approved a new rule change to the Rules and Regulation of the Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices for the Election Code, the Open and Ethical Election Code, and the Code of Ethics of the City Charter. The change agreed upon by the board is as follows:

Page 7, D Answers. Respondent's answer to a complaint shall include a response to each allegation in the Complaint and shall be filed with the City Clerk by Respondent within 10 business days after notice is given by the City Clerk to the respondent that the complaint has been referred to the Board of Ethics. Respondent shall send a copy of the answer to Complainant by first class mail and file a certificate of mailing with the City Clerk certifying that such mailing occurred on or before the date the answer was filed with the City Clerk.

The Rules and Regulations of the Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. F/S O-22-55

Enactment No. O-2023-018

Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn

ORDINANCE

REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 3 ROA 1994, THE ALBUQUERQUE FREE EXPRESSION AND PARADE ORDINANCE; CREATING THE ALBUQUERQUE FREE EXPRESSION AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMITTING ORDINANCE.

Council Bill No. F/S O-22-56

Enactment No. O-2023-020

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. C/S O-23-68

Enactment No. O-2023-015

Sponsored By: Councilor Davis

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. C/S O-23-70

Enactment No. O-2023-010

Sponsored By: Councilor Davis

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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 Fiebelkorn

ORDINANCE

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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. R-23-107

Enactment No. R-2023-025

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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. O-22-61

Enactment No. O-2023-006

Sponsored By: Councilor Davis

ORDINANCE

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

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. F/S O-22-47

Enactment No. O-2023-005

Sponsored By: Councilor Pena, Councilor Davis, Councilor Fiebelkorn and Councilor Lewis

ORDINANCE

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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. O-22-64

Enactment No. O-2023-003

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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. F/S O-22-41

Enactment No. O-2023-001

Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn, Councilor Pena and Councilor Bassan

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

Resume and public comment opportunity for John Kelly, Board Nominee for Chair of the Board of Ethics.

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 2^nd St. NW, Albuquerque NM 87102, 7^th 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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

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

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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 Davis

ORDINANCE

REPEALING THE “ALBUQUERQUE TAX PREPARER AND CONSUMER RIGHTS ORDINANCE” IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND CREATING THE “ALBUQUERQUE TAX PREPARER ORDINANCE”.

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Dec. 6, 2022

Council Bill No. O-22-37

Enactment No. O-2022-036

Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. O-22-35

Enactment No. O-2022-034

Sponsored By: Councilor Davis

ORDINANCE

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

ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE ART IN MUNICIPAL PLACES ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED CONSERVATION, MAINTENANCE FUNDS, AND DEFINE DIGITAL AND TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART.

Notice of Publication

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. O-22-34

Enactment No. O-2022-033

Sponsored By: Councilor Bassan and Councilor Pena

ORDINANCE

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

Resume and public comment opportunity for Sean Cunniff, Mayoral Appointee, to the Board of Ethics.

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 2^nd St. NW, Albuquerque NM 87102, 7^th 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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fifth Council

Council Bill No. O-22-31

Enactment No. O-2022-031

Sponsored By: Councilor Fiebelkorn

ORDINANCE

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.

Albuquerque City Clerk’s Office Launches Social Media Outreach

New Efforts by Clerk Will Increase Transparency & Public Awareness of Elections

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

$5 Contributions to Publicly Financed Candidates Can Now Be Made Online.

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

Fixes to make city government more transparent, accountable to the public.

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.

PDF of Emergency Powers English

PDF of Emergency Powers Spanish

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

New guidelines for virtual meetings to keep progress going, comply with Open Meetings Act guidelines

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.

AG publishes guidance for processing public records request during COVID-19 pandemic.

Click here to view the guidelines.

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

With Election Day less than three months away, the City urges residents to register or update registrations

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 6^th. 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

New Mexico Foundation for Open Government Recognizes City Clerk for Commitment to Transparency

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

2021 City Clerk Rules and Regulations for the Election Code and the Open and Ethical Election Code

***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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Meeting ID: 997 7463 8066

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

City of Albuquerque Twenty-Fourth Council

Council Bill No: F/S O-20-31

Enactment No: O-2020-029

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