Legislation Details

File #: EC-26-250   
Type: Executive Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 9/21/2026 In control: City Council
Final action: 10/5/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Effective date:    
Title: Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Ernie Esquibel to the Para Transit Advisory Board
Attachments: 1. EC-250

 

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                                                                                    September 3, 2026

 

TO:                                          Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council

 

FROM:                     Timothy M. Keller, Mayor

 

SUBJECT:                     

title

Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Ernie Esquibel to the Para Transit Advisory Board

body

 

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

Transit Advisory Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Resolution R-14-136.

 

APPOINTEE NAME

TERM

Mr. Ernie Esquibel Albuquerque, NM 87121

September 30, 2029

 

Ernie Esquibel is a strong advocate for individuals with disabilities, focusing on the blind community. Living with blindness for ten years, he understands the frustrations and challenges with transportation that the blind community faces daily. His experience as a volunteer has empowered him to communicate effectively with others. He serves the greater Albuquerque community with passion and empathy. As a Sunvan rider, he has built relationships with the drivers and administration. He paid $250.00 to the renowned poet, Dave Steele, The Blind Poet to write a poem about Sunvan, its riders, and drivers. The poem is inspirational and has been read at a previous PTAB board meeting. Ernie Esquibel is an asset to the community, and his volunteering to help others.

 

A resident of District 3, Mr. Ernie Esquibel will continue to serve as a Mobility Impaired  Representative on the Board; their second term will expire September 30, 2029.

 

 

The remaining members are:

 

Representing

Name

Term

1.

Agency Representative

Mr. Ted L. Jurney

9/30/2028

2.

Agency Representative

Vacant

 

3.

Agency Representative

Mr. Christopher Love

9/30/2028

4.

Agency Representative

Vacant

 

5.

Mobility Impaired

Ms. Sarah C. Kelly

9/30/2026

6.

Mobility Impaired

Mr. Jeffrey S. Blair

9/30/2025

7.

Mobility Impaired

Ms. Rachel A. Hoffman

9/30/2026

8.

Mobility Impaired

Vacant

 

9.

Mobility Impaired

Mr. Ernie Esquibel

9/30/2026

 

 

Para Transit Advisory Board

Reappointment of Mr. Ernie Esquibel.

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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer                                                                                                   Date