R-09-203 was officially passed at the February 18th City Council Meeting. This resolution recognizes the area in and around Louisiana and Central and the surrounding areas as the International District.
Now that the County of Bernalillo and the City of Albuquerque are recognizing the International District, (click this link to view City Council Meeting, bill is heard at 2:49:00) the State in next. Senator Tim Keller has introduced a Joint-Memorial that recognizes the International District.
Next Thursday, February 26th the Memorial will be heard on the Senate Floor at 10:30am. Afterward, Senator Keller will be hosting District 17 Day, from 2pm to 4pm, which will celebrate the International District.
Join us in Santa Fe for District 17 Day and celebrate the International District, it's the IN thing to do!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
R-09-203, Recogninzing the INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
At the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 18th City Councilor Rey Garduño will be introducing R-09-203, which recognizes the area in and around Louisiana Blvd. between Central Ave. and Zuni Ave. as the “International District.”
The area in and around the International Marketplace at Louisiana Blvd. between Central and Zuni, which includes the communities of La Mesa, Trumbull, South San Pedro, Elder Homestead, Fair West, and the surrounding areas.
Throughout the years, these neighborhoods have had a disparaging name for their communities. Now, through community voice and the beginning of redevelopment in the area, residents are ready for a fresh start.
The discussion of the “International District” begun nearly six years ago and has taken place in Neighborhood Association Meetings, Health Coalition Meetings, and every community meeting in SE Heights. They have culminated in two Town Hall Meetings with Senator Tim Keller and Councilor Rey Garduño, where the community settled on a unified name.
“The population is the most diverse in the City, and possibly the State. Native Americans and New Mexicans whose families have been in New Mexico for hundreds of years live alongside recent immigrants from Mexico, Central and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and many other countries” said Councilor Garduño. “The many cultures, customs, and faiths are represented in this diverse and vibrant part of the city.”
Councilor Garduño is sponsoring R-09-203 simultaneously with State Senator Tim Keller, who is sponsoring Senate Joint Memorial 24 at the State Legislature, to have this area of Albuquerque no longer labeled by a derogatory term and ensure that community members have the right to name and create their own identity in their community.
Councilor Garduño is encouraging community members to come to the City Council Meeting and speak to the City Council, before their vote, about their community and their support for the “International District.” The Council Meeting begins at 5:00 pm at the Vincent E. Griego Chambers at One Civic Plaza NW.
The area in and around the International Marketplace at Louisiana Blvd. between Central and Zuni, which includes the communities of La Mesa, Trumbull, South San Pedro, Elder Homestead, Fair West, and the surrounding areas.
Throughout the years, these neighborhoods have had a disparaging name for their communities. Now, through community voice and the beginning of redevelopment in the area, residents are ready for a fresh start.
The discussion of the “International District” begun nearly six years ago and has taken place in Neighborhood Association Meetings, Health Coalition Meetings, and every community meeting in SE Heights. They have culminated in two Town Hall Meetings with Senator Tim Keller and Councilor Rey Garduño, where the community settled on a unified name.
“The population is the most diverse in the City, and possibly the State. Native Americans and New Mexicans whose families have been in New Mexico for hundreds of years live alongside recent immigrants from Mexico, Central and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and many other countries” said Councilor Garduño. “The many cultures, customs, and faiths are represented in this diverse and vibrant part of the city.”
Councilor Garduño is sponsoring R-09-203 simultaneously with State Senator Tim Keller, who is sponsoring Senate Joint Memorial 24 at the State Legislature, to have this area of Albuquerque no longer labeled by a derogatory term and ensure that community members have the right to name and create their own identity in their community.
Councilor Garduño is encouraging community members to come to the City Council Meeting and speak to the City Council, before their vote, about their community and their support for the “International District.” The Council Meeting begins at 5:00 pm at the Vincent E. Griego Chambers at One Civic Plaza NW.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
International District "In Focus"
from Friday nights episode of New Mexico In Focus;
Discussion begins at 34:00, but the entire show is worth watching.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
News From Santa Fe
from Democracy for New Mexico
Rep. Eleanor Chavez Intros Bill Mandating Name Tags for Lobbyists
Go Rep. Chavez! It would be helpful for people to know who's who in the lobbying department. First term Representative Eleanor Chavez (D-Bernalillo) introduced HB 535 today, which would require each lobbyist to wear an identification badge while in the state capitol during a regular session, a special session, extraordinary session or interim committee meetings.
The identification badge, which would be issued by the Secretary of State, would have to disclose the lobbyist’s name, the word “lobbyist” and the lobbyist’s employers.
“We in the Legislature need to know at a glance who the lobbyists are and who they represent,” said Rep. Chavez. “This measure will bring critically needed transparency to the legislative process and will increase the public’s confidence in our government.”
The recommendation to require lobbyists to wear badges disclosing their names and clients was one of the recommendations adopted by the Governor’s Task Force on Ethic’s Reform in 2007. HB 535 also increases the annual filing fee for filing a lobbyist’s registration statement with the Secretary of State from $25 to $35.
Rep. Eleanor Chavez Intros Bill Mandating Name Tags for Lobbyists
Go Rep. Chavez! It would be helpful for people to know who's who in the lobbying department. First term Representative Eleanor Chavez (D-Bernalillo) introduced HB 535 today, which would require each lobbyist to wear an identification badge while in the state capitol during a regular session, a special session, extraordinary session or interim committee meetings.
The identification badge, which would be issued by the Secretary of State, would have to disclose the lobbyist’s name, the word “lobbyist” and the lobbyist’s employers.
“We in the Legislature need to know at a glance who the lobbyists are and who they represent,” said Rep. Chavez. “This measure will bring critically needed transparency to the legislative process and will increase the public’s confidence in our government.”
The recommendation to require lobbyists to wear badges disclosing their names and clients was one of the recommendations adopted by the Governor’s Task Force on Ethic’s Reform in 2007. HB 535 also increases the annual filing fee for filing a lobbyist’s registration statement with the Secretary of State from $25 to $35.
Monday, February 2, 2009
INternational District
Thank you to everyone who came to the Town Hall on Saturday and participated in the important discussion about our community.
Below are links to some media coverage. We must assure that these are the last references to WZ;
KRQE
NM Independent
Duke City Fix
Dan McKay, ABQ Journal blog
Below are links to some media coverage. We must assure that these are the last references to WZ;
KRQE
NM Independent
Duke City Fix
Dan McKay, ABQ Journal blog
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