INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 7, 2025
TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Ben Garland to the Transit Advisory Board
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for re-appointment to the Transit Advisory Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 2-7-1.
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APPOINTEE NAME |
TERM |
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Mr. Ben Garland Albuquerque, NM 87110 |
September 30, 2028 |
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Ben Garland is a dedicated transportation planner, community advocate, and experienced professional with a deep commitment to improving multimodal transit systems. Currently pursuing a Master's in Community and Regional Planning with a focus on Active Transportation at the University of New Mexico, and starting a PhD in Transportation Engineering in Fall 2025, Ben brings a strong academic foundation complemented by practical expertise. As Program Manager at the UNM Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety since February 2024, he oversees programs, manages outreach, and organizes workshops to enhance safety and accessibility. His prior role as an Active Transportation Intern at the Mid-Region Council of Governments equipped him with hands-on experience in correcting bike path data, analyzing pedestrian counts, and utilizing GIS analyses to improve transportation systems-skills that directly align with the Transit Advisory Board's mission. |
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A resident of Council District 7, Mr. Ben Garland will continue to serve as an At-Large Representative on the Board; his first full term will expire on September 30, 2028. |
The remaining members are:
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Representing |
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Term |
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1 |
At Large |
Dr. Michael Patrick M. Martin |
9/30/2028 |
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2 |
At Large |
Mr. Stephen L. Pilon |
9/30/2024 |
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3. |
At Large |
Mr. Jordon B. McConnell |
9/30/2028 |
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4. |
At Large |
Mx. Althea May Atherton |
9/30/2026 |
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5. |
At Large |
Ms. Dara Osher |
9/30/2026 |
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6. |
At Large |
Mr. Michael Devin |
9/30/2026 |
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7. |
At Large |
Mr. Montel S. Richardson |
9/30/2028 |
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8. |
At Large |
Mr. Ben Garland |
9/30/2025 |
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9. |
At Large |
Vacant |
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10. |
At Large |
Ms. Amanda Rose Sofio |
9/30/2025 |
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11. |
At Large |
Ms. Augusta P. Farley |
9/30/2028 |
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12. |
At Large |
Mr. Carlos A. Michelen Strofer |
9/30/2028 |
Transit Advisory Board
Re-appointment of Mr. Ben Garland.
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