City Council passes the city budget for the year starting July

The mayor's office withdrew a reappointment to the Albuquerque Housing Authority Board.

Added money for the outside law firm Modrall Sperling was put off to June 1, 2026, on Councilor Grout's motion.

For you: Taxpayers.

Councilor Grout withdrew a change to rules on how City Council Services prepares reports, plans, technical documents and drawings.

Councilor Bassan's proposal for a regular review of whether each city board, commission and committee is still needed was put off to June 1, 2026.

For you: Residents who serve on or follow city boards.

Councilor Bassan's proposal to repeal laws for boards no longer in effect, such as the Central Avenue Business Advisory Board and the Balloon Fiesta Park Commission, was put off to June 1, 2026. It would also create a task force to merge two committees the record names only by initials.

The City Council confirmed the mayor's appointment of Jeremy Sment to the Joint Air Quality Board.

For you: Residents concerned about air quality.

This change to the city's police oversight law clarifies the oversight agency's authority to investigate Albuquerque Police Department staff. Councilors Grout, Fiebelkorn and Rogers sponsored it.

For you: Residents who file complaints about police, and police staff.

This would create a new storm water utility law and define arid-adapted green storm water infrastructure. President Peña brought it at someone else's request. It was put off to June 1, 2026.

For you: Property owners and residents, though the record does not say if fees are involved.

Councilor Champine proposed changing the city law on the Legal Department and the city attorney. The record does not say what it would have changed.

Councilor Baca's change to the downtown vacant premises law was amended 6-3, then put off to June 1, 2026. The record does not describe the amendment.

For you: Downtown property owners and businesses.

The City Council passed the operating budget for July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It also adjusts this year's spending and funds capital projects. Councilors adopted many amendments and rejected some, but the record does not say what they did or give totals.

For you: Everyone who uses city services or pays city taxes.

Councilor Grout's measure sets one-year city objectives that tie to five-year goals, and it sets reporting rules. It was amended before passing.

Councilor Champine's proposed ballot question for the 2026 general election would change the city charter on the appointment, removal and independence of the city attorney and city clerk. It was put off to June 1, 2026.

For you: Voters.

Councilor Champine's second proposed ballot question would change another section of the city charter at the next city election. It was put off to June 1, 2026. The record does not say what it changes.

For you: Voters.

Councilor Rogers' measure sets aside money in this year's budget for Juneteenth activities. The record gives no amount.

For you: Residents who attend Juneteenth events.

This adds grant money to the city's capital plan and approves a new affordable housing project. The record does not give the amount or location.

For you: Residents looking for affordable housing.

Councilor Champine's measure adjusts this year's operating budget for certain funds and programs. It was amended before passing. The record does not give details.

The City Council extended the city's contract with DNA Labs International and approved a price increase. The record gives no amount.

For you: Taxpayers.

This adds money to the city's agreement with the outside law firm Allen Shepherd & Lewis. The record gives no amount.

For you: Taxpayers.

This adds money to the city's agreement with the outside law firm Snell & Wilmer. The record gives no amount.

For you: Taxpayers.

This adds money to the city's agreement with the outside law firm Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker. The record gives no amount.

For you: Taxpayers.

The City Council let the city's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency apply for a Destination Forward grant from the state Tourism Department. The record gives no amount or project.

The City Council confirmed the mayor's picks for the city's energy board, two seats on the Balloon Museum Board of Trustees, the Library Advisory Board and the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund.

The City Council confirmed the mayor's picks for the Personnel Board, the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund, the Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Committee, the Airport Advisory Board and the Indicators Progress Commission.

The City Council confirmed the mayor's picks for the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, two seats on the Housing & Neighborhood Economic Development Committee, the Information Services Committee, the Affordable Housing Committee and the Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board.

The City Council approved a recommended award for audit services. The record does not name the firm or give the cost.

Internal: Taxpayers.

The City Council accepted grant money from the Youth Climate Action Fund for the Environmental Health Department, starting next budget year. The record gives no amount.

The City Council accepted as information an update on an educational campaign and on crosswalks and traffic signals. The record does not give the report's findings.

For you: People who walk or drive in Albuquerque.