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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albuquerque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Tax Increase Vote
Albuquerque’s City Council just said no—again—to a gross receipts tax increase. That means your sales tax bill in the city isn’t going up for now, but the budget debate may not be over.
Tax Increase Rejection
The Albuquerque City Council killed a proposal to raise the gross receipts tax, so sales taxes in the city are staying put. That means no new tax hit at checkout—but also no extra revenue for whatever the city hoped to fund.
Budget Proposal
Albuquerque’s proposed budget would hike fees at city-run spots like pools and the zoo, so your usual weekend outing could cost more if it passes. It’s a budget-balancing move that hits residents at the ticket counter and locker room.
City budget health and the $3.5M state error
GRT is running 5.7% above last year, but about $3.5 million of that is a state error payment and hold-harmless anomalies — underlying growth is closer to the 3.8% the budget assumed. The council sparred over how much money is actually left in the general fund.