Growers' Market Resolution Passed

City Councilor Rey Garduño’s first sponsored resolution has been passed, enacted, and published. R-07-11 will create a Growers’ Market Study Group to examine ways to strengthen local Growers’ Markets and to recommend change to local ordinances or regulations dealing with Growers’ Markets.

The Study Group will consist of:
· A representative of the Mid-Region Council of Governments who is active in Growers’ Markets issues.
· A representative of local farmers who has experience with Growers’ Markets.
· A manager of a local Growers’ Market.
· A representative of the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association.
· A representative of a local neighborhood association, selected by the Office of Neighborhood Coordination.

This resolution has had a great response from folks, including JoAnne McEntire from 1000 Friends of New Mexico:
“New Mexicans love fresh fruit and vegetables and we support protecting our agricultural heritage. Farmers markets are a key link between local growers and Albuquerque residents. This bill will help improve the markets successfulness.”

Special Thanks to SWOP and Marjorie for the pics!

City Councilor Rey Garduño Announces Community Advisory Board

For Immediate Release:

City Councilor Rey Garduño Announces Community Advisory Board.

On the same day that he will be sworn in as District 6 city councilor, Rey Garduño is announcing that he plans to be the city councilor that truly represents the entire community. He has put together an informal Community Advisory Board made up of health, gay & lesbian, peace & justice, African American, Native, Chicano, Asian, immigrant, and democracy advocates, community organizers, water, labor & environmental justice leaders, youth and most importantly District 6 community members. “The city council is the governing body of the City of Albuquerque; it belongs to the people of Albuquerque, not to the city councilors. We are their representatives. I plan on putting the people back into government,” said Rey Garduño.

This over 20 member Community Advisory Board will serve as a sounding board for the new city councilor, so that he can get a community analysis of the issues that face District 6 and the city as a whole. “This will help him to better represent his constituents in the legislation that he proposes and how he votes on the many bills up for consideration on the city council,” said Javier Benavidez a member of the advisory board.

Summing up the Community Advisory Board, Garduño said, “It’s really the way government should function, and the way it was always meant to function: For the People, By the People.”

Community Advisory Board Members:

Steve Allen

Floy Barrett

Javier Benavidez

Aurea Cardiel

Enrique Cardiel
Lucille Córdova

Chris Fairchild

Ilsa Garduño
Tomás Garduño

Kizito Wijenje
Rachel Lazar

Joaquin Lujan

James Maestas

Don & Michelle Meaders
Michelle Melendez
Ann Nihlen

Eric Schmieder
Lauro Silva

Phil Tonne
Sonny Weahkee
Lisa Wisdom

The list is dynamic, and is sure to grow as time goes by. If you are interested in being on Rey's Community Advisory Board, email Rey at reygarduno@gmail.com
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WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We got 49% of the vote, blowing all three other candidates out of the water, by over twice as many votes. Political pundints and jounalists who didn't think we could do it will have to seriously rethink their relevance and pulse of the community. We knew it all along, because we were out there talking to the community, something they should be doing more of.

We knew it already, but this huge victory proves that Republican's disguised as Democrats using dirty Karl Rove smear campaigns can't beat the People when we come together and say Ya Basta!

We are at a turning point in 'Burque. An era where people matter most, and profits the least has begun!

Check back for updates on what Rey and the community crew is up to now that we have taken a little bit of power back. There's no stopping us now.

Smile, We Won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ELECTION DAY! Make Sure to Vote Today!

It's finally here! The polls will be opening in one hour, at 7am and will be open till 7pm. If you have questions about where your polling place is please call Campaign Manager Tomás Garduño at 301-6671

Smile, We Are Winning!

ABQ Tribune Endorses Rey!

Along with the Alibi and every progressive public official in New Mexico, the Tribune endorses Rey Garduño for City Council District 6.

9-29-07 Editorial: The Tribune recommends

The Tribune's endorsements in Tuesday's Albuquerque elections

The Tribune today is publishing all of its endorsements in Tuesday's Albuquerque municipal elections. We are endorsing in all City Council districts facing elections except District 8, where the candidate is unopposed.
City Council races

District 6 - Rey Garduño
In this race involving four good candidates, Garduño stands out as the one who most fiercely advocates for the expanses of District 6 that some consider disadvantaged. His positions in favor of smart growth and inner-city redevelopment will benefit other District 6 areas that are prospering more lately, such as Nob Hill - but he's clear about wanting to bring the kind of attention given to Nob Hill to other parts of the district.
Garduño has been living in and advocating for the district for 33 years. The longtime businessman, public information officer for Albuquerque Public Schools and recently retired University of New Mexico Hospital employee is unabashedly "progressive" - as is much of his district. His higher-profile work has included fighting for open and ethical elections, and a higher minimum wage in Albuquerque. But he has also been involved in community organizing around any number of issues in the Southeast Heights. He has received the blessing of by far the largest raft of progressive political figures.
Garduño's aggressiveness, compared with other candidates', on important issues such as restraining urban sprawl, is likely to cause some contention on the council and with the Mayor's Office. But there's no doubt Garduño cares deeply about his district and city.