City Councilor, District 1· month-level start: January 2022 per Legistar OfficeRecord (record start 2021-12-31 = start of the 2022 term, Wikipedia took office 2022); month-level end: January 2026 (successor Telles sworn in January 4, 2026 per cabq.gov; did not seek re-election)
Louie Sanchez
Albuquerque
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Top issues during term (3)
government transparency lawsuit
Expect legal bills and possible court-ordered fees, which could land on taxpayers if the city loses or settles.
trauma recovery center opening
There’s no dollar figure in the source, but the center will need public money to operate—so expect ongoing city budget implications.
affordable housing hotel conversion
The city expects hotel conversion to cost less and move faster than building from scratch, though specific public costs aren't detailed here.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Sanchez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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