Mayor Appoints New City Attorney

ALBUQUERQUE – Mayor Tim Keller has appointed Joshua D.  Boone as Albuquerque’s new City Attorney. The Albuquerque City Council confirmed Boone’s appointment at Wednesday night’s meeting.

Boone brings extensive legal and management experience to the City, including serving as Chief Deputy District Attorney, where he oversaw operations at Metro Court and managed a staff of approximately 300 people. A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, Boone has spent much of his career in public service and brings a deep understanding of the legal and operational challenges facing Albuquerque.

As City Attorney, Boone will lead the City’s legal team and advise on the legal issues affecting City operations, policies and services.

“Josh has the experience, judgment and leadership skills we need in this role,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “He knows Albuquerque, he knows how government works, and he knows how to get things done.”

Boone said his experience leading a large public organization prepared him for the opportunity to serve the City.

“My job at Metro was to do everything and be ahead of issues before they were a problem,” Boone said. “This feels like a natural progression to come to the City, where I can help the public, help the City, and play to a lot of my strengths, including management and my love for Albuquerque.”

Boone brings significant public-sector leadership experience to the City Attorney role, along with a focus on strong management, sound legal judgment and effective service to the City and Albuquerque residents.

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