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Council tees up ballot question to reduce mayor’s control over two big city jobs
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will decide in November whether to take away the mayor’s sole power to hire and fire the city attorney and city clerk. The Albuquerque City Council approved companion measures sponsored by Council Vice President Dan Champine on Monday, Aug. 3, to place a charter amendment on the…
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Should taxpayers fund campaigns? Bernalillo County vote could send question to voters
A proposed charter amendment aims to curb big-donor influence in commission races, but critics urge caution on the timeline
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Bill to restrict cannabis, smoke shop locations goes up in smoke
An Administration-backed proposal to impose buffers and curfews on Albuquerque smoke and weed shops failed at City Council
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New protections approved for ABQ workers speaking up at City Hall
City Councilors approve twin measures to clarify watchdog powers, extend investigation timelines and secure reporting channels
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Procedural mutiny: ABQ City Councilors overrule Council President to block tax ballot measure
Councilors stage a parliamentary revolt to overrule President Peña and block the gross receipts tax before voters can decide… again
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