UPDATED: Mayor Appoints Meyers to Council

Mayor Richard Berry this afternoon appointed business owner Roxanna Meyers, a Republican, to the City Council to replace Debbie O’Malley.

O’Malley, a Democrat, joined the County Commission on Friday, making her resignation from the council official.

Meyers’ appointment will leave councilor District 3 still without a representative living within its boundaries. You can find the background here.

Here’s the mayor’s full statement:

Mayor Richard Berry Appoints City Council Replacement for District 2

Business Woman Roxanna Meyers to Fill Vacancy

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Today Mayor Richard J. Berry appointed longtime District 2 resident and business woman Roxanna E. Meyers to fill the recently vacated District 2 seat on the City Council.

Ms. Meyers is a successful entrepreneur and community leader. As president of Century Sign Builders she has grown her business into a $5 million global company headquartered in Albuquerque.  In tandem with building a successful small business, Ms. Meyers has used her professional skills as a community activist serving on a variety of non-profit boards and committees. (see below)

“Ms. Meyers proactively sought the position on the Council as a natural continuation of her commitment to her district and our community.” said Mayor Berry “After meeting with her it became very evident that she has a passion for Albuquerque, for small business and for issues that matter to our community. I could see a real fit for her on the Council.  I am confident that her common sense approach to getting things done combined with her business experience and energy will serve Albuquerque well.”

“I love this city and I am very excited to have a chance to serve.” said Ms. Meyers “As a long time District 2 resident, I am delighted to have the opportunity to continue to give back to my community in a meaningful way. I see so much potential in Albuquerque and I am honored to have the chance to play a significant role in shaping our future.”

Ms. Meyers was sworn in this afternoon and will participate in the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on December 17, 2012.

Meyers’ business accomplishments include;

Top NM Performing CEO-Mid size business classification 2012

Rio Grande Minority Purchasing Council Women Business Enterprise of the Year 2000

Norwest Bank Golden Crown Award 1996 & 1997

YWCA  Women on the Move – Finance Category 1995.

Her community activities and affiliations include;

Santa Barbara Martinez Town Small Business Association – President

National Dance Institute — Albuquerque Managing Council

NM Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee — Board Member/Chairperson – Native American Committee

Albuquerque Community Foundation – The Future Fund/Founding Board Member

United Way of Central NM — Cabinet Co-Chair

NM State Small Business Investment Corp – Vice Chair

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association – Board Member

Rotary Club of Albuquerque – Member

UNM School of Architecture – Dean’s Council

UNM Robert O. Anderson School of Management Foundation — Board Member

Wells Fargo Bank Leadership Council – Member

Camp Sierra Blanca — Board Member

St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation — Board Member/Secretary/ExecCommittee/CoChair of Corp Campaign

Associated General Contractors NM & Associated Builders & Contractors AZ – Member/Speaker

AED & Greater Alb Chamber – Member, NM Ethics In Business Award Banquet – Annual Sponsor since 1999.