INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM August 12, 2026
TO: Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Michael C. Devin to the Transit Advisory Board
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for reappointment to the Transit Advisory Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 2-7-1.
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APPOINTEE NAME |
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Mr. Michael C. Devin Albuquerque, NM 87110 |
September 30, 2029 |
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Michael Devin has served on the Transit Advisory Board since September 2023. He works as a Reliability Engineer at Kairos Power, where he identifies and analyzes risks for an advanced nuclear reactor design. He previously spent four years as an R&D Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, developing software tools for clean energy design in risk assessment, uncertainty quantification, and cybersecurity, and led the lab's response to a Department of Energy request for information on floating offshore wind energy mooring and anchoring. He holds a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, both from Oregon State University. He also serves on the leadership team for Strong Towns ABQ, coordinating advocacy projects and organizing monthly meetings for the chapter's more than 30 members. Devin brings a background in risk assessment and systems engineering to the board's review of the city's bus system and its resolutions on service improvements. |
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A resident of District 7, Mr. Michael C. Devin will continue to serve as an At Large Representative on the Board; their second term will expire on September 30, 2029. |
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 |
Vacant |
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8. |
At Large |
Mr. Ben Garland |
9/30/2028 |
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9. |
At Large |
Vacant |
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10. |
At Large |
Ms. Amanda Rose Sofio |
9/30/2028 |
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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
Reappointment of Mr. Michael C. Devin.
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