CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY THIRD COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. R-19-165 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Ken Sanchez, by request
RESOLUTION
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Adopting Propositions To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Local Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning Questions Amending Article II, Sections 2 And 3; Article IV, Section 4; Article V, Section 2; And Article XVI, Sections 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15, And 21, Of The Albuquerque City Charter; And Adding Section 22 To Article XVI Of The Albuquerque City Charter, Providing The Form Of The Questions And The Designation Clause For Such Questions On The Ballot (Sanchez, by request)
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ADOPTING PROPOSITIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE NEXT LOCAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE CONCERNING QUESTIONS AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 2 AND 3; ARTICLE IV, SECTION 4; ARTICLE V, SECTION 2; AND ARTICLE XVI, SECTIONS 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15, AND 21, OF THE ALBUQUERQUE CITY CHARTER; AND ADDING SECTION 22 TO ARTICLE XVI OF THE ALBUQUERQUE CITY CHARTER, PROVIDING THE FORM OF THE QUESTIONS AND THE DESIGNATION CLAUSE FOR SUCH QUESTIONS ON THE BALLOT.
WHEREAS, there have been recent changes to state election laws, a certified citizen petition to amend the City Charter, and there is a need to clarify and adjust the City of Albuquerque's election and public financing processes to ensure transparency, accountability, and maintain the efficient administration of elections; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved proposition F/S P-18-01 (enactment P-2018-001) proposing to amend Article VI of the City Charter, Section 4, and Article XVI of the City Charter, Sections 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 15, and 21, and to add Section 22; and
WHEREAS, there have been significant changes to law and policy since the Open and Ethical Elections Code was enacted; and
WHEREAS, F/S P-18-01 specified that the City Clerk is required to coordinate with the Bernalillo Count...
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