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City of Albuquerque
File #: EC-25-382   
Type: Executive Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 4/21/2025 In control: City Council
Final action: 5/5/2025
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Mayor's appointment of Mr. David Pizarro Jr. to the Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Board
Attachments: 1. EC-382

 

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                                                                                   April 9, 2025

 

TO:                                          Brook Bassan, City Council

 

FROM:                     Timothy M. Keller, Mayor

 

SUBJECT:                     

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Mayor's appointment of Mr. David Pizarro Jr. to the Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory

Board

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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for appointment to the

Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque

Resolution R-01-325, Enactment No. R-2001-141.

 

APPOINTEE NAME

TERM

Mr. David Pizarro, Jr Albuquerque, NM 87120

September 2, 2027

 

David Pizarro is a U.S. Navy veteran and experienced administrative professional committed to supporting veterans and their families. Serving from 2000 to 2005, he was stationed at NAS North Island during 9/11 and later in Sigonella, Italy, where he worked in aircraft maintenance and logistics. Following his military service, David transitioned into the behavioral health field and currently serves as the ADPAC for BHCL in an administrative capacity, ensuring efficient operations that support mental health services for veterans and the community.  David is currently a senior at NMHU pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership in Public Safety, with plans to earn a Master's in Social Work. In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, he is the founder of "Making Strides," a hiking group with over 2,000 members that fosters community engagement and wellness, including among veterans. Through his work and studies, David is dedicated to enhancing support systems and advocating for the well-being of veterans in Albuquerque.

 

A resident of Council District 9, Mr. David Pizarro, Jr will serve the remainder of an unexpired term as an At-Large member on the Board; his first term will expire on September 2, 2027. 

The remaining members are:

 

Representing

Name

Term

1.

At Large

Mr. Christopher S. Tanner

9/2/2025

2.

At Large

Vacant

 

3.

At Large

Mr. Arthur M. Martinez

9/2/2026

4.

At Large

Mr. Jeremy A. Holder

9/2/2024

5.

At Large

Vacant

 

6.

At Large

Mr. Brandon C. Lopez

9/2/2026

7.

At Large

Mr. Ben Garland

9/2/2026

8.

At Large

Ms. Sandra J. Perea

9/2/2022

9.

At Large

Ms. Judith A. Goering

9/2/2022

10.

At Large

Vacant

 

11.

At Large

Ms. Stacy E. Bruce

9/2/2027

12.

At Large

Mr. Gregory P. Johnson

9/2/2027

 

 

 

Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Board

       

Appointment of Mr. David Pizarro, Jr.

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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer                                                                                                   Date