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Council says it found $11 million budget error by mayor. He says they don’t understand the budget.
By Jesse Jones — City Desk in The Paper. — Division has split Albuquerque City Hall as a clash is erupting between the City Council and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration over an $11.8 million discrepancy council staff uncovered in the city’s financial projections while reviewing the mayor’s proposed $1.4 billion fiscal year 2027 budget. It…
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Council introduces changes to mayor’s budget, restoring cut positions and striking fees on residents
The city of Albuquerque is one step closer to passing a budget for the fiscal year beginning in July.
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City Council considers stricter repair timelines for ‘Bad Actor’ landlords
Councilor questions if an ordinance designed to force fast rental repairs places impossible burdens on landlords
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ABQ moves to permanently fund new safety branches without a rate hike
Albuquerque voters may soon decide on a major public safety shift: modernizing funding for police and fire while adding ACS, all with no tax increase
South Valley gets new “microtransit zone” with new bus lines and door-to-door service
South Valley microtransit routes provide on-demand door-to-door service
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