District 5 News
Council Passes Omnibus City Charter Referendums for 2024 Election
Measures aimed at streamlining government hiring practices for administrative functions.
City Councilors Approve Bernalillo County’s Improvement Special Assessment Program for City of Albuquerque
The State Program funds access to long-term, fixed rate loans for clean energy updates for commercial property owners.
City Council President Dan Lewis' Statement On No Penalty By The State Ethics Commission
New Mexico State Ethics Commission finds No Penalty in anonymous allegations.
Council President Dan Lewis, Councilor Louie Sanchez, City Leaders, and District 5 Residents Break Ground on First Multigenerational Center in Northwest Albuquerque
Construction of the multipurpose facility is the first phase planned for new Cibola Loop amenities.
City Council Creates Hospitality Revitalization Working Group
Group to Revamp City’s Motel Voucher Program and address motel blight.
Council Selects New Civilian Police Oversight Agency Executive Director
Dianne McDermott's experience as interim director provides for a seamless transition
Council President Dan Lewis Statement on Air Quality Control Board Ordinance Injunction
Injunction Impacts Council’s Ability to Govern.
Council President Dan Lewis Says Veto Override Was Unnecessary
Council Took No Action on Mayor's Veto of R-23-197.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Elected City Council President
Councilor Grout elected Vice-President and Councilor Peña elected COW Chair.
Local Leaders Continue Push for Paseo del Norte and Unser Blvd Improvements
From the office of City Councilor Dan Lewis - As Phase 1 design becomes finalized, elected officials are working on funding Phase 2.
Mayor Keller Chooses Environmental Extremists Over Major Economic Development and Jobs
From the office of City Councilor Dan Lewis, District 5 - Mayor Vetoes Legislation that puts checks and balances on rogue Air Quality Control Board.
Council Passed Two Bills that Address Serious Concerns with the Air Board
Legislation Protects Jobs at UNM, Kirtland and Sandia Labs.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Introducing Legislation to Create New Air Quality Control Board
The legislation will repeal the current board and replace it with a new board and governing ordinance.
City Councilors Approve Urging Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills were approved at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
City Councilors Urge State Legislative Action for Public Safety and Behavioral Health, and Affirm Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The bills will be heard for final action at the October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Proposal to Help Film Production in Albuquerque
R-23-130 will declare a stay of enforcement on certain restrictions in the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO).
Special Procedures for December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Special Procedures for November 21, 2022, City Council Meeting
Information and links for the meeting.
Upcoming City Council Meetings Will Be Virtual on Zoom
Three remaining meetings of calendar year 2022 will be held virtually.
New City Council District Boundaries to Take Effect October 20th
District boundaries changed after redistricting process.
City Councilor Dan Lewis Proposes Legislation to Re-direct Funds for Safe Outdoor Spaces
At Monday’s Council Meeting, Councilor Lewis will also propose amending the Safe Outdoor Spaces moratorium legislation.
Albuquerque City Council Returns to Hybrid Meeting Format
August 15, 2022, City Council Meeting will be hybrid with in-person and virtual attendance for public.
August 1, 2022, City Council Meeting Will Be Virtual on Zoom
Public health indicators will continue to be monitored in anticipation of returning to Council Chambers on August 15, 2022.
June 22, 2022, City Council Meeting Will Be Virtual on Zoom
Changes to upcoming meetings also include cancellation of June 15 LUPZ Committee Meeting.
Council Vice President Dan Lewis Funds Project to Widen Unser Blvd and Paseo Del Norte to Four Lanes
R-22-34 included $15 million to expand Paseo del Norte on the Northwest Mesa.