City of Albuquerque Proposition 1: Albuquerque Community Safety Chief Charter Amendment
Albuquerque city, New Mexico
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This charter change would make the Albuquerque Community Safety director a chief appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council, like the police and fire chiefs. The city would use its existing budget for the appointment process; the question sets no new tax.
Proposed by: Albuquerque City Council (Resolution R-26-5, Councilors Joaquín Baca and Nichole Rogers)
Baca and Rogers are members of the city's elected council, which passed this on April 6, 2026. Changes to the city charter, the city's basic rulebook, need voter approval.
Source: cabq.legistar.com
A YES vote means
The Community Safety director would become a chief whose appointment needs council confirmation and whose job agreement follows the rules for police and fire chiefs.
A NO vote means
The city charter would keep the current rules for appointing the Community Safety director.
Source: berncoclerk.gov