Legislation Details

File #: EC-26-74   
Type: Executive Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 3/16/2026 In control: City Council
Final action: 4/6/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Effective date:    
Title: Mayor's appointment of Ms. Jessica Sapunar-Jursich to the Affordable Housing Committee
Attachments: 1. EC-74

 

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                                                                                            March 4, 2026

 

TO:                                          Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council

 

FROM:                     Timothy M. Keller, Mayor

 

SUBJECT:                     

title

Mayor's appointment of Ms. Jessica Sapunar-Jursich to the Affordable Housing Committee

body         

 

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

Affordable Housing Committee in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Resolution

No. R-06-159, Enactment No. 2007-011.

 

APPOINTEE NAME

TERM

Ms. Jessica Sapunar-Jursich Albuquerque, NM 87106

June 1, 2026

 

Ms. Jessica Sapunar-Jursich is committed to strengthening access to stable, affordable housing in Albuquerque. She believes housing is central to emotional, physical, and economic stability for individuals and families. Throughout her public service career, she has advanced complex initiatives through strong partnerships, careful management of public resources, and consistent engagement with diverse stakeholders. Her work reflects a focus on accountability, collaboration, and measurable results. Ms. Sapunar-Jursich seeks to serve on the Affordable Housing Committee to help shape policies and partnerships that expand housing access, promote equity, and deliver lasting impact for the Albuquerque community.

 

A resident of Council District 7, Ms. Sapunar-Jursich will fill a vacancy and serve as the Department of Planning representative on the Committee; her partial term will expire June 1, 2026.    

 

 

 

 

 

The remaining members are:

 

 

Representing

Name

Term

1.

Dpt. of Family and Community Services

Vacant

 

2.

Dpt. of Family and Community Services-AHA

John M. Gauthier

6/1/2028

3.

Dpt. of Municipal Development

Mr. Shawn M. Maden

6/1/2026

4.

Dpt. of Planning

Vacant

 

5.

Housing Building Industry

Mrs. Michelle Denbleyker

6/1/2028

6.

Housing Lending Industry

Mr. George A. Maestas

6/1/2026

7.

Housing Lending Industry

Ms. Lisa Huval

6/1/2026

8.

Housing for People with Disabilities

Vacant

 

9.

Low and Moderate Income Advocate

Ms. Chloe Mae Caswell

6/1/2025

10.

Low and Moderate Income Advocate

Vacant

 

11.

Not-For-Profit Housing Sector

Ms. Miriam J. Hicks

6/1/2027

12.

Senior Citizen Advocate

Vacant

 

 

Affordable Housing Committee

 

Appointment of Ms. Jessica Sapunar-Jursich.

 

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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer                                                                                                   Date