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Committee of the Whole (May 7, 2026) — FY2027 Appropriation Postponed; Rules Extended

AlbuquerqueMay 7, 20261 min read

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Nine councilors were present. Council suspended rules to extend the meeting (carried 7–2). Resolution R-26-17 (FY2027 appropriations) was postponed to May 14, 2026 by a 9–0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

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A motion to suspend the rules to extend the meeting to 11:59 p.m. carried 7–2 (For: Grout, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Peña, Telles; Against: Baca, Rogers).
R-26-17 'Appropriating Funds For Operating The Government Of The City Of Albuquerque For Fiscal Year 2027, Beginning July 1, 2026 And Ending June 30, 2027; Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations; And Appropriating Capital Funds' — a motion to postpone this matter to May 14, 2026 carried 9–0 (For: Grout, Baca, Bassan, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Lewis, Peña, Rogers, Telles).
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

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