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Appointments, salaries, budgeting and other notes
There’s been a lot of chatter lately over the people Mayor-elect Richard Berry is bringing into his administration and their salaries. For my part, I think it’s a little early... Read more »
Berry Keeps Schultz as APD Chief
Mayor-elect Richard Berry drew quite a crowd late Tuesday as he announced that Ray Schultz is sticking around as Albuquerque’s police chief. I suspect that’s partly because there have been... Read more »
Berry Continues Filling Out Administration
Mayor-elect Richard Berry has tapped two local reporters, including one from the Journal, as spokesmen for his administration. He also intends to announce the appointment of a police chief this... Read more »
ABQ Mayor-elect Berry Announces More Appointments
Mayor-elect Richard Berry announced three more appointments today for his administration: John Garcia will head economic development, Bruce Rizzieri will take over transit and Tito Madrid will run constituent services.... Read more »
Mr. Cog Scramble
News and notes from a wintry Friday: Lawrence Rael’s plan to leave the Mid-Region Council of Government has triggered all kind of rumors about who might replace him. County Manager... Read more »
Did I Mention I Had to Get up Early Today?
It turns out Mayor-elect Richard Berry is a morning person. What I learned this week: He’s willing to start his day at 5:45 a.m. (for a meeting with garbage-truck drivers... Read more »
Transition tidbit
Mayor-elect Richard Berry says he’s taking a positive approach to reviewing the operations at City Hall. It’s common for an incoming mayor to complain about the mess left by the... Read more »
Yep, City Hall’s still there
It feels unseasonably warm today. The notes: Richard Berry called together a meeting of experts this afternoon for a briefing on H1N1. The mayor-elect told reporters that he wants to... Read more »
Baca Responds to Council Question
It’s just like old times. Former Mayor Jim Baca is answering questions from the council. He weighed in on his blog today to say he didn’t pay attorney David Campbell... Read more »
Campbell picks up support, etc.
It’s snowing in Downtown Albuquerque. Onto the news: David Campbell’s appointment as CAO is picking up steam. I found at least five city councilors who say they are likely to... Read more »
Department heads, other notes
It sounds like there’s a lot of interest in the fate of the city department heads during the mayoral transition. I think most of them will be replaced, though it’s... Read more »
Pay raises, assumptions and the CAO vote
We’ve hit the lull between the election and the start of a new administration. Some thoughts and links: Joe Monahan says the votes aren’t there yet for confirmation of Richard... Read more »
