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City Council holds special meeting and moves to executive session on litigation

AlbuquerqueFeb 9, 20261 min read

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At a special City Council meeting on February 9, 2026, all nine councilors were present; the Council voted unanimously to enter an executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(7) to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters in Mayor Tim Keller v. Albuquerque City Council. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

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Motion by Council President Klarissa J. Peña to move to Executive Session pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(7) to discuss attorney-client privileged matters relating to Mayor Tim Keller v. Albuquerque City Council; motion carried 9-0.
Council President Peña affirmed that matters discussed in the executive session were limited to those specified in the motion for closure.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

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Feb 9, 2026, 12:00 AMVincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Centerscheduled

TWENTY-SEVENTH COUNCIL - FOURTH MEETING SPECIAL MEETING

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February 9, 2026 Special City Council Meeting General Public Comment is not taken at Special City Council Meetings. Zoom Webinar link and login information: - https://cabq.zoom.us/j/87006432713 - Webinar ID: 87006432713 - (669) 444-9171 // 87006432713 Viewing: Members of the public will have the ability to view the meeting through GOVTV on Comcast Channel 16, to stream live on the GOVTV website at https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/govtv, YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/mMIFlt1mJC8?feature=share or Zoom Webinar. The live streams can be accessed from most smart phones, tablets, or computers. The meetings are closed captioned and you may enable the closed captioning services on your television or device.
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MOMENT OF SILENCE
President Peña led the Pledge of Allegiance in English and Spanish.
OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
Executive Session pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(7) - Discussion subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to Mayor Tim Keller v. Albuquerque City Council litigation matters.
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ATTENTION: The Council will take a dinner break at approximately 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise decided by the Council. *IF THE PROPER ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL, THESE ITEMS WILL BE PLACED ON TODAY'S AGENDA FOR FINAL ACTION OR DISCUSSION. NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability and require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Council Office as soon as possible before the meeting date at 505-768-3100. Those in need of hearing assistance may call 711. Assistive listening systems are available for all Council meetings. The Vincent E. Griego Chambers is equipped with an audio induction loop. Please switch your hearing aid or cochlear implants to T-coil mode. Alternatively, please request to borrow a headset or neckloop from the staff table at the front of the room. ************ Visit our Website at http://www.cabq.gov/council
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