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9.20.07: ABQ City Council District 2 Candidate Forum

An Albuquerque City Council District 2 candidate forum is set for this Thursday:

• WHEN: Thursday, 20 September 2007, 7 to 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:45. Please arrive on time to get a seat!)
• WHERE: North Valley Senior Center, 3825 Fourth Street NW, map
• SPONSORS: Neighborhood Associations & Coalitions of District 2
• CANDIDATES: Debbie O'Malley (incumbent) and Katherine Martinez

Information will also be provided about General Obligation Bond issues and propositions to amend the Albuquerque City Charter.

This is another City Council race where Mayor Marty Chavez's influence is being felt. Current City Council President Debbie O'Malley is being challenged by Katherine Martinez, a government affairs official with the Homebuilders Association of Central New Mexico. Mayor Chavez has made no secret of his support for Martinez and sponsored a fundraiser for her campaign in Corrales hosted by a prominent homebuilder.

The Mayor has long battled with O'Malley, a strong backer of affordable housing, planned growth and practical progressive causes, as well as spending city tax revenues on basic services rather than on luxuries like a panda and a Balloon Fiesta Park reflecting pool. O'Malley is conducting her campaign under the clean elections public funding program, which means she takes no money from special interests. If you live in District 2, be sure to get out and vote to keep O'Malley's voice of the people on the City Council.

Albuquerque's municipal election is set for October 2, 2007. Registered voters who live in all even-numbered City Council districts will elect a City Councilor. A councilor recall question will also be decided in District 9. All voters will consider a number of municipal bond issues and ballot propositions:

Summary of ballot propositions (doc) to be voted upon

Description of bond resolutions (doc) to be voted upon

Click to determine your .

Early in-person voting is now in progress and voters can cast their ballots Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at these locations:

• Albuquerque City Hall, One Civic Plaza, Downtown, map
• City Records Center, 604 Menaul NW, map
• Ladera Plaza, 5300 Sequoia NW, map
• APS Office Building, 6400 Uptown NE, map

Voting by mail-in ballot began on August 28th and continues. To request a main-in (absentee) ballot, call the Albuquerque City Clerk at 768-3030.

For more info on voting matters you can contact the City Clerk's office at 768-3030 or visit their election website. Also check out the nonpartisan Voters Guide produced by the League of Women Voters. To see our previous posts on topics related to the municipal election, visit our archive.

(Photo credit: Suzanne Prescott)

Diane Denish Endorses Rey Garduño for ABQ City Council

Another big endorsement for Rey Garduño for Albuquerque City Council in District 6. The race in this district is essential to assuring that progressive ideas continue to dominate the City Council, so it's great to see so many strong Dems and key organizations lining up to support Garduño. If you live in District 6, be sure to get out and vote on October 2nd, or vote early in person or by mail-in ballot.

From Rey Garduño for City Council:
Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish has decided to endorse Rey Garduño for City Council District 6. She joins other progressive leaders in our city including:

Martin Heinrich, Current District 6 City Councilor
Debbie O'Malley, City Council President
Isaac Benton, City Councilor
Michael Cadigan, City Councilor
Eric Griego, Former City Councilor
Pat Baca, Former City Councilor
Deanna Archuleta, County Commissioner
Cisco McSorley, NM State Senator

Rey has also been endorsed by The Hispanic Roundtable, AFSCME, Central Labor Council, ACORN PAC, Conservation Voters New Mexico and the Sierra Club.

Rey Garduño  stated, “I am honored and humbled by the endorsement of Lt. Governor Denish. Her work in support of local communities, small businesses and children throughout New Mexico is an inspiration.”

Rey has lived in District 6 for over 30 years. He has raised his family in District 6, was involved in his son’s schools and ran two local businesses. Rey has spent a lifetime helping to make our community a better place to live and raise our families. Rey is endorsed by progressive leaders from throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico because he has the experience we need and the proven leadership we can trust.

Check out our previous posts on the Albuquerque Municipal Election at our archive.

More ABQ 6th District City Council Candidate Forums

As published on District 6 City Council candidate Rey Garduno's campaign blog:

• Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 PM: Forum hosted by the Southeast Heights Neighborhood Association - Bandelier Elementary School, 3309 Pershing SE
• Wednesday, September 19, 7-9 PM: Forum hosted by Albuquerque Vecinos United - Highland Senior Center, 131 Monroe NE (info 883-0411)
• Sunday, September 23, 2-4 PM: Forum by Sixth District Coalition of Neighborhood Associations and La Mesa Community Improvement Association - Highland Senior Center, 131 Monroe NE
• Thursday, September 27, 6-8 PM: We The People Forum hosted by The League of Women Voters and airing on Comcast public accesss cable channel 27 or government TV channel 16

The candidates running for Albuquerque City Council in District 6 are:

• Rey Garduno
• Blair Kaufman
• Kevin Wilson
• Joanie Griffin

Albuquerque's municipal election is set for October 2, 2007. Registered voters who live in all even-numbered City Council districts will elect a City Councilor. A councilor recall question will also be decided in District 9. All voters will consider a number of municipal bond issues and ballot propositions:

Summary of ballot propositions (doc) to be voted upon

Description of bond resolutions (doc) to be voted upon

Click to determine your .

Early in-person voting is now in progress and voters can cast their ballots Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at these locations:

• Albuquerque City Hall, One Civic Plaza, Downtown, map
• City Records Center, 604 Menaul NW, map
• Ladera Plaza, 5300 Sequoia NW, map
• APS Office Building, 6400 Uptown NE, map

Voting by mail-in ballot began on August 28th and continues. To request a main-in (absentee) ballot, call the Albuquerque City Clerk at 768-3030.

For more info on voting matters you can contact the City Clerk's office at 768-3030 or visit their election website. Also check out the nonpartisan Voters Guide produced by the League of Women Voters. To see our previous posts on topics related to the municipal election, visit our archive.

Transcript: District 6 City Council Candidate Online Forum

The transcript is now available for yesterday's Albuquerque Journal online forum with the District 6 candidates for Albuquerque City Council. Visitors to the site were encouraged to submit questions for Kevin Smith, Blair Kaufman, Joanie Griffin and Rey Garduño (above, left to right), who then answered online. Check it out.

Albuquerque's municipal election is set for October 2, 2007. Registered voters who live in all even-numbered City Council districts will elect City Councilors. A councilor recall is also on the ballot in District 9. All voters will consider a number of municipal bond issues and ballot propositions. Mail-in (absentee) voting and in-person early voting is going on right now. See our archive of posts on the municipal election for more information on candidates, voting, issues and more.

TV Tonight: District 2 & 4 Candidates
Don't forget to tune in tonight to We The People's live TV forum with City Council candidates from Districts 2 and 4. It starts at 6:00 PM on Albuquerque Comcast community cable channel 27. You can also watch a live online stream of the show by going here. Click for more info on tonight's event.

Early Voting Begins Today for 2007 ABQ Municipal Election

Early in-person voting begins today for the October 2, 2007 Albuquerque municipal election. Registered voters can cast their ballots Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at these locations:

• Albuquerque City Hall, One Civic Plaza, Downtown, map
• City Records Center, 604 Menaul NW, map
• Ladera Plaza, 5300 Sequoia NW, map
• APS Office Building, 6400 Uptown NE, map

Voting by mail-in ballot began on August 28th and continues. To request a main-in (absentee) ballot, call the Albuquerque City Clerk at 768-3030.

Early in-person voting ends on September 28, 2007 and that's also the last day to get an absentee ballott from the City Clerk.

Voters in even numbered City Council districts will cast their ballots for City Council. All voters will consider municipal bond issues and five ballot propositions. Voters in City Council District 9 will vote yes or no on a recall of Don Harris, who currently represents the district on the City Council.

Summary of ballot propositions (doc) to be voted upon

Description of bond resolutions (doc) to be voted upon

For more info on election matters you can contact the City Clerk's office at 768-3030 or visit their election website. Also check out the nonpartisan Voters Guide published by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County or read our previous posts on the election.

Online Chat: ABQ City Council District 6 Candidates

The Albuquerque Journal is hosting an online chat at 7:30 PM on Wednesday night, September 12th, with the four candidates running for Albuquerque City Council in District 6. Rey Garduño, Joanie Griffin, Blair Kaufman and Kevin Williams will participate in the chat, moderated by reporter Dan McKay. To access the chat, click here. You can begin submitting questions right now.

Reserve Now: We The People ABQ City Council Debates

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ABQ City Council Candidate Forum Districts 2 & 4 

Channel 27

September 13th, 6 p.m.

The League of Women Voters, Albuquerque / Bernalillo County will moderate City Council Districts 2 and 4 Forum at 6 pm. Live audience will participate with their questions. Doors close at 5:45 pm. Reservations must be made by September 10th; there is limited seating. Meet 'n Greet following the Forum.

Please call the League office, staffed by volunteers, between 9:30 and noon: 884-8441 or 265-4336.

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Editor's Note: The municipal election in Albuquerque is set for October 2, 2007. City Councilors will be elected in even numbered districts, and there are a number of bond issues and ballot initiatives to be decided, as well as a recall election of Councilor Don Harris for District 9.

Learn more by checking out the online version of the League of Women Voters Guide for the 2007 Albuquerque Municipal Election or picking up a hard copy of the guide at various locations around the city.

You can also check out our previous posts on the municipal election at our archive on the topic.

2007 ABQ Election: Get the Guide

From LWV: The online edition of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters Voters Guide for the 2007 Albuquerque Municipal Election now available. This online guide is intended to present much, but not all, of the information in the hardcopy version of the Voters Guide. The complete Guide will soon be available for downloading here, or you can pick up a copy at libraries, community and senior centers, the League Office at 2403 San Mateo NE, Suite W-16C, and other places throughout the Metropolitan area. Call the League (884-8441) for more locations.

Editor's Note: You can see our previous posts on Albuquerque's October 2nd election at our archive.

Register by September 4 to Vote in Albuquerque's Municipal Election

Albuquerque's municipal election day is October 2, 2007. There will be city council elections for each of the even numbered districts, as well as ballot initiatives and bond issues. You must be registered to vote by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 in order to vote on October 2nd.

Absentee (mail-in) ballots started being sent out to registered voters who request them on August 28, 2007. Call the Albuquerque City Clerk at 768-3030 to request one. Early in-person voting will begin on September 12, 2007 at various locations. This information and more can be found at the website of the Albuquerque City Clerk or by calling 768-3030.

Click for info:

• To register to vote
• To find out where to vote
• Summary of ballot propositions (doc) to be voted upon
• Description of bond resolutions (doc) to be voted upon

You can also often get voter registration forms at libraries and community centers. Click for contact info for libraries and community centers, but call them first before visiting them. Then return the completed form to the City Clerk's office

City Council Candidates Seeking Election: I'm listing party affiliation, although this election is officially nonpartisan

District 2:

• Councilor Debbie O'Malley (D), incumbent, current City Council President
• Katherine C. Martinez (D), Government Affairs, Home Builders Association of Central NM

District 4:

• Councilor Brad Winter (R), incumbent, employed by APS
• Paulette de'Pascal (D), business consultant

District 6: Councilor Martin Heinrich is not seeking re-election.

• Rey Garduño (D), retired, community activist
• Joan Griffin (recently changed from R to D), public relations and business owner
• Kevin Wilson (R), owner of toy store
• Blair Kaufman (D), Governing Board, CNM

District 8: Councilor Craig Loy is not seeking re-election.

• Trudy Jones (R), real estate broker

District 9: Recall election to remove Councilor Don Harris (R).

To see our previous posts on Albuquerque Municipal Election, see our archive.

(Updated) ABQ League of Women Voters Open House to Celebrate Municipal Voters' Guide

UPDATE 9.5.07: The open house and release of the Municipal Voter's Guide has been postponed until Friday, September 7th at 10 AM at the League office.
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From the League of Women Voters Albuquerque/Bernalillo County: The League of Women Voters will host an open house to celebrate the distribution of their Municipal Voters' Guide. Community leaders are invited. Photo Opportunity: League members will meet Wednesday, September 5th Friday, September 7th, at 10:00 AM at the League Office in Suite W-16 C, 2403 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque NM 87110, to meet and greet community leaders and pick up bundles of the The Municipal Voters' Guide for distribution to the many community locations in the area. Contact persons:

• Carolyne DeVore-Parks, Public Relations Director, (505) 818-7974 carolynedp@msn.com
• Jo Porter, Publications Coordinator (505) 844-8441, joporter@nmia.com
• Andrea Targhetta, Publications Coordinator (505) 844-8441 atarghetta@comcast.net