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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albuquerque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Charter Review Task Force creation
Voters will decide two charter questions in November: whether the Albuquerque Community Safety director must be appointed and confirmed as an 'ACS Chief,' and an amendment to Article V, Section 4 of the charter.
South Campus TIDD bond issuance
A resolution would authorize up to $160,000 in short-term tax increment revenue bonds to finance public infrastructure in the South Campus TIDD, paid back with gross receipts tax increment generated in the district.
Council Rules of Procedure amendment
With 23 speakers signed up, the president limited comments to one minute; a motion to restore two minutes failed, sparking debate over council rules and access to the only public forum before the council.
Indicators Progress Commission update
A resolution would update the name and clarify the duties of the Indicators Progress Commission, which tracks community progress measures.
Capital Implementation Program amendment
Councilor Grout, by request, introduced an amendment to supplement current grant appropriations and approve new capital projects citywide.
2027 Capital and Policy Priorities
The administration laid out its 2027 priority capital projects and policy requests, which guide where infrastructure and service dollars go next year.
Federal grant exposure under OMB changes
Councilor Telles pressed DFAS on $23-26.7 million in federal awards at risk from December 11 OMB changes, but was told counsel must review before answers. She criticized learning of the city's litigation involvement only the week before.