Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
City of Albuquerque
Office of the Mayor/ chief administrative office
Interoffice Memorandum
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City COUncil |
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Timothy M. Keller, Mayor |
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Veto Of O-26-22, Amending Section 14-3-3-2 Of The Uniform Housing Code To Establish Cooling System Performance Requirements |
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April 30, 2026 |
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Veto Of O-26-22, Amending Section 14-3-3-2 Of The Uniform Housing Code To Establish Cooling System Performance Requirements
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I support stronger protections for renters, and last year supported a renters’ bill of rights, also known as the RENT Ordinance. This legislation was designed to give renters stronger rights and make rental housing fairer and more transparent across our city. What I said then remains true, renters deserve clear information, safe homes, and protection from exploitation.
However, I have decided to veto O-26-22. I believe the amended version passed by council does not achieve those goals and actually gives less protection to renters. While we may disagree on this final version, I am encouraged to see policies aimed to protect renters being discussed at council.
I would respectfully ask City Council uphold my veto and work together and pass legislation that protects renters across our city.