District 2 Newsletter

Hello Neighbors,

The next City Council meeting is Wednesday, January 17 at 5:00 pm in the Vincent Griego Chambers, basement level of City Hall:  Agenda.

Upcoming Events

• 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. March: Saturday, Jan. 13 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
• ABQ365 Events:  Year-round events in Albuquerque!
• ABQtodo:  More year-round events in Albuquerque!

Community Announcements/Resources

• City Traffic Construction Reports Available Online via the Department of Municipal Development’s (DMD) interactive map!
• Veteran’s Integration Centers Offering Free Community Shuttle Service
• The Veteran’s Integration Centers are now offering a free community shuttle service for people who utilize community service providers. Last year, I secured funding for this pilot project in the City budget.  The service is available to all who may need it, and priority is given to individuals who have a voucher. The voucher can be obtained through Case Managers or Social Workers at community service providers.
• Downtown Arts & Cultural District Interactive Map: Explore galleries, coffee shops, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more. 
• Behavioral Health Initiative: Stay updated on the progress of this important initiative.
• Air Quality Awareness:  The Environment Health Department has announced an awareness campaign.  Sign up to get Air Quality alerts.
• Free ABQ Images Library hits 5,000 downloads. This is an online collection of professional photos and videos of the Albuquerque area that can be downloaded and used by anyone for free.  

Sincerely,
Isaac Benton
City Councilor, District 2