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Better Neighborhoods Package

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Supportive (4)Opposed (3)

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveAntonio MaestasOct 5, 2026

State Senator asked the council to support M-26-2 and O-26-61, saying New Mexico is the last Southwestern state without zoning reform and the memorials would help the Santa Fe dialogue.

City Council — October 5, 2026 · 1:19:09 →
OpposedPatricia WilsonOct 5, 2026

Criticized the 'cart before the horse' process behind the IDO and warned that ignoring notification and good-faith rules undermines the council's own zoning authority.

City Council — October 5, 2026 · 1:20:14 →
SupportiveRebecca LathamOct 5, 2026

Construction industry representative voiced support for O-26-60, O-26-61, M-26-1, and M-26-2, citing higher costs and fewer housing projects from delays.

City Council — October 5, 2026 · 1:24:42 →
SupportiveAdam SilvermanOct 5, 2026

Local real estate developer supported the package, arguing coalitions with no proximity to a project shouldn't lead opposition.

City Council — October 5, 2026 · 1:30:46 →
SupportiveJordan McConnellOct 5, 2026

Cited research showing 93% of neighborhood-led appeals fail and urged passage of the package to stop appeals that delay homes and businesses.

City Council — October 5, 2026 · 1:47:28 →
OpposedSteven HolmanOct 5, 2026

Called the package retaliation for past litigation and said it would reduce community representation, noting neighborhood associations have dropped from over 300 to under 150.

City Council — October 5, 2026 · 1:48:43 →
OpposedCrystal GarciaOct 5, 2026

Strongly opposed the package, saying it threatens meaningful public participation and makes an unequal process worse for residents.

City Council — October 5, 2026 · 1:54:18 →