District 2 Newsletter
November 1, 2019 Newsletter from City Councilor Isaac Benton
Hello Neighbors,
The next Council meeting is Monday, November 4 at 5:00 pm in Council Chambers, basement level of city hall: Agenda.
November 5 Election
Be sure to go out and vote on November 5! For more information about where and when to vote, please visit the City of Albuquerque's Election Information webpage at: https://www.cabq.gov/vote/election-information.
NeighborWoods 2020 Projects
I will be funding two NeighborWoods projects in District 2 next year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Apply online to have your neighborhood considered!
Boards & Commissions Vacancies
- The District 2 position on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is vacant. Apply here!
- The District 2 position on the Library Advisory Board is vacant.
Apply here! - C/S O-19-76 was adopted at the October 7 Council meeting, which revised the composition of the Public Safety Tax Advisory Board. Per the new Ordinance, the Council is responsible for two (2) At-large appointments to the Board. If you are interested in learning more about the duties of the Board and/or applying to serve on the Board, please email Jeff Hertz at [email protected].
Upcoming Events
- Memories of Wells Park: Changing Perspectives (Saturday, November 23 - 2pm -3:30pm)
- Downtown Growers Market: Saturdays 8 am - noon @ Robinson Park
- ABQtodo: Events and activities in Albuquerque
- ABQ365: Events and activities in Albuquerque
Community Announcements/Resources
- Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Action Guide: Be prepared for wildfires.
- CNM FUSE Makerspace: Learn about the community and opportunities!
- S.H.A.R.P. Program to Clean Up Needles and Syringes: Get information about reporting needles on public property.
- City Traffic Construction Reports Available Online along with the Department of Municipal Development’s (DMD) Interactive Map!
- Downtown Arts & Cultural District Interactive Map: Explore galleries, coffee shops, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.
- MurosABQ.com: Directory of murals in Albuquerque
Sincerely,
Isaac Benton
City Councilor, District 2