Homelessness

We need a safe Albuquerque—and that starts with fully funding our police, firefighters, and first responders.

• Recruit and retain enough officers to meet staffing needs and ensure crimes get investigated and solved.

• Support community policing—strong partnerships between officers and neighborhoods to build trust, prevent crime, and address concerns together.

• Invest in youth programs that connect kids with mentors, teach life skills, and provide positive alternatives to violence.

• Work with officers and first responders to ensure they have the tools and technology needed to solve crimes faster and keep the public safe.

• Improve street safety with better lighting, traffic enforcement, and neighborhood watch support.

  
  

Tough on crime. Smart on prevention. Committed to safer streets for everyone.

Crime & Public Safety

Address the root causes of homelessness—mental illness, addiction, and lack of housing—with real solutions that work.

• Expand access to mental health care, addiction services, and transitional housing to help people stabilize, recover, and get off the streets.

• Increase shelter capacity and long-term recovery support so those in crisis have a clear, sustained path to re-enter society.

• Partner with nonprofits, faith-based groups, local businesses, and community leaders to connect people with the support networks they need to succeed.

• Focus on compassionate, accountable solutions—not just pushing the issue from one corner to another, but helping people move forward.

Stop kicking the can down the road—it’s time for serious, coordinated action that prioritizes both community safety and human dignity.

Housing

We need to let builders do what they do best—build. Albuquerque’s housing shortage demands urgent, practical solutions that respect both growth and community.

• Streamline permitting and cut unnecessary red tape that delays new housing projects and drives up costs.

• Reform zoning policies to allow for smart growth where it makes sense—especially on the Westside.

• Partner with builders to identify what’s slowing them down and work together on solutions that increase supply.

• Support mixed-income housing developments that reflect the economic reality of our city and serve working families, young professionals, and seniors.

• Protect existing homeowners by ensuring their voices are heard, their communities are respected, and new development enhances—not disrupts—neighborhood character.

Infrastructure & Road Improvements

The Westside has been growing fast—but the infrastructure hasn’t kept up. It’s time to invest in the basics, reduce traffic, and build for long-term growth.

• Fix potholes, repave damaged streets, and improve road safety—with faster response times whenever road damage occurs.

• Invest in sidewalks, better street lighting, and ADA accessibility so neighborhoods are walkable, connected, and safe for everyone.

• Reduce traffic congestion by upgrading signal timing and expanding key corridors like Unser, Paseo del Norte, McMahon, and others as needed.

• Partner with state and regional agencies to expand road capacity and improve public transit options for commuters.

• Address flooding, drainage, and stormwater issues with upgraded infrastructure that protects homes and businesses.

• Streamline permitting and zoning for infrastructure projects to support current residents and plan for future population growth.

• Fight for fair, long-term investment in Westside infrastructure so our growth is matched with the resources we need to thrive.

• Protect, and maintain our parks, open spaces, and public facilities, which are essential to our quality of life.

Jobs & Economic Development

Bring opportunity to the Westside and across Albuquerque by supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs—and empowering workers with the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow.

• Attract future-focused industries by improving infrastructure, streamlining zoning, and making Albuquerque a place where businesses can hit the ground running.

• Partner with CNM, APS, local unions, and businesses to align curriculum and training with the jobs of tomorrow—tailoring programs to the needs of our current employers and the industries we want to attract.

• Invest in job training and apprenticeship programs in the trades, public safety, and other essential careers our city depends on.

• Support local entrepreneurs and small businesses by identifying and removing policy barriers that slow growth.

• Prioritize investment in historically overlooked neighborhoods, especially on the Westside, to build a more balanced and inclusive economy.