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City of Albuquerque
File #: EC-25-414   
Type: Executive Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 6/2/2025 In control: City Council
Final action: 6/16/2025
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Mayor's appointment of Mr. Donald Meaders to the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Attachments: 1. EC-414


INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 21, 2025

TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council

FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor

SUBJECT:
title
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Donald Meaders to the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board
body

I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for appointment to the
Metropolitan Parks & Recreation Advisory Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque
Ordinance 10-1-2-1.

APPOINTEE NAME
TERM
Mr. Donald Meaders
Albuquerque, NM 87121
September 30, 2028

Graduated Los Alamos High School, Graduated Michigan State University BS , Worked as a VISTA Volunteer, Worked in commercial construction in NM for 40 years (started as a carpenter and finished as a project Superintendent) and retired in 2010. Now working with small farmers building hoop houses, tool sheds, chicken coops, shade structures, etc. Mr. Meaders hikes with and drives for the Albuquerque Senior Center Hiking Group. Lead several weeklong Service Trips each year. He has been a lifelong outdoorsman. He has backpacked in many areas of this state and surrounding states. He has worked on trail, maintenance here in New Mexico and in several other states. He is very interested in public access and preservation of special areas.

A resident of Council District 6, Mr. Meaders will replace Mr. Tony Johnson and serve as the At-Large representative; his first term will expire on September 30, 2028.





The remaining members are:

Representing
Name
Term
1.
At Large
Mr. Tony R. Johnson
9/30/2022
2.
At Large
Ms. Valerie L. Martinez
9/30/2026
3.
Council District 1
Vacant

4.
Council District 2
Ms. Julie A. Radoslovich
9/30/2025
5.
Council District 3
Dr. Anna N. Nelson
9/30/2025
6.
Council District 4
James D. Souter
9/30/2025
7.
Council District 5
Mr. John I. Ajie
9/30/2026
8.
Council District 6
Mr. Larry H. Lite
9/30/2027
9.
Council District 7
Ms. Annie M. Montes
9/30/2027
10.
Council District 8
Vacant

11.
Council District ...

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