What Members are Saying

We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has signed our open letter for Council Bill O-69 so far! Your incredible and diverse comments have shown the strength of our community’s shared vision for Albuquerque. We’re thrilled to report that we now have signers from every council district, representing a wide range of perspectives on this important legislation.

Here are some of the most common themes we’ve heard from you so far:

• Vision: Many of you share a dream of a denser, more vibrant Albuquerque with walkable neighborhoods, frequent transit, and affordable housing of all types—something this legislation can help bring to life.

• Urgency: The housing crisis is real, and so is the plight of our unhoused neighbors. Many signers have emphasized the need to act now, without delay, to create a city that meets its most pressing needs.

• Inclusive Reforms: This legislation takes meaningful steps to ensure neighborhood associations engage their members constructively, rather than defaulting to opposition. Signers have expressed excitement about finally being heard and included in the process.

• Financial Resilience: From smarter infrastructure spending to fostering a more vibrant economy, this bill sets the stage for a financially sustainable future for Albuquerque.

Other signers highlighted unique and heartfelt reasons for their support, such as wanting to welcome many new neighbors to Nob Hill, celebrating housing as “cool,” and the hope that housing reforms will help stop Albuquerque’s brain drain and attract the talent we need to thrive.

Your support is inspiring, and it’s proof that we can build a better Albuquerque together. Let’s keep the momentum going—spread the word and encourage others to sign!