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Council Advances Charter Changes

AlbuquerqueAug 3, 20262 min read

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The Council passed an amended proposition for voters on changes to the City Charter governing the appointment, removal, and independence of the City Attorney and City Clerk, by a 5-3 vote with one member excused.

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What this means

Residents will see a charter question on a future City election concerning how the City Attorney and City Clerk are appointed, removed, and protected from interference. The Council also passed new recycled-metals requirements, increased disposal fees for people and businesses outside City limits, and approved additional substance-use treatment funding. Several major items were postponed to August 17, including a $2,835,000 homeowner rehabilitation agreement and a $40,520,267 hotel-project bond.

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Passed an amended proposition for voters concerning City Charter rules for the appointment, removal, and independence of the City Attorney and City Clerk; final vote was 5-3 with one member excused.
Passed as amended the Sale of Recycled Metals Ordinance, expanding coverage to copper and brass and adding reporting, recordkeeping, and payment requirements.
Passed an ordinance increasing convenience-center disposal fees for residents and businesses outside City limits and requiring proof of residency to use City landfill and convenience centers.
Passed a substituted Accountability in Government Ordinance covering the AGO Committee, Office of Internal Audit, and Office of the Inspector General.
Passed amendments to the Whistleblower Ordinance.
Approved a social-services agreement using opioid settlement funds and approved increased FY27 substance-use treatment voucher funding for Albuquerque Behavioral Health and Engender, Inc.
Postponed to August 17 approval of a $2,835,000 Homewise, Inc. agreement for a homeowner rehabilitation program.
Postponed to August 17 consideration of a maximum $40,520,267 industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel Project.
Failed to pass proposed changes to regulations for cannabis and nicotine retail uses.
Postponed as amended to August 17 a resolution dedicating State Capital Outlay funds to specific projects and phases.

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