INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 24, 2026
TO: Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
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Mayor's re-appointment of John "Jerry" Matthews to the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for reappointment to the Urban
Enhancement Trust Fund in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 4-2-1-3.
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John "Jerry" Matthews February 1, 2029 Albuquerque, NM 87120 Jerry Matthews brings over 30 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and public relations working for advertising agencies, a startup and in-house on both account and creative development. As Director of Client Success for Sunny505, his multiple roles include managing the day-to-day affairs for agency clients, developing brand voice and creative messaging, assisting in public relations efforts, and overseeing both TV and radio productions. Jerry is a recent graduate of the Leadership Albuquerque program through the Chamber of Commerce, served as VP of Communications for the New Mexico chapter of the American Marketing Association (2019-2023), was named Account Executive of the Year (2020) by the American Advertising Federation of New Mexico, and currently serves as the Board Chair for the New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus. Jerry has a master's in advertising from the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, and a B.A. in Public Relations from Texas Tech University. Outside of work, Jerry is passionate about singing and has performed with Quintessence, Opera Southwest, and the NM Gay Men's Chorus since moving to Albuquerque in 2010. John "Jerry" Matthews will continue to serve as an At Large representative on the committee; his second term will expire on February 1, 2029. |
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The remaining members are:
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Representing Name Term At Large Mary Schmidt 2/1/2026 At Large John "Jerry" Matthews 2/2/2026 Council District 1 Jason Cordova 2/1/2025 Council District 2 Julia Youngs 2/1/2023 Council District 3 Vacant Council District 4 Dan Hyman 2/1/2029 Council District 5 Vacant Council District 6 Melora Palmer 2/1/2027 Council District 7 Emanuel Green 2/1/2026 Council District 8 Vacant Council District 9 Dorothy Stermer 2/1/2027 |
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Urban Enhancement Trust Fund
Reappointment of John "Jerry" Matthews.
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