Accomplishments Achieved with Council Consensus & Staff Support
Economic Development
- The General Fund Reserve Account grew from $156,000 to over $12,000,000
- Las Cruces has achieved the LOWEST unemployment rate in history
- Our two hospitals have been strengthened through strong negotiations on leasing options that benefit all citizens
- An ordinance to protect the Organ Mountains from development and obstruction was secured
- Affordable housingopportunities continue to increase
- Passed a referendum to allow citizens to vote on a Spaceport tax to attract higher paying jobs to Las Cruces
Safety
- A reasonable pay increase was championed and acquired for our police force in order to attract and retain skilled officers
- The measure of criminal arrests is approximately 75% in Las Cruces compared to the national crime clearance rate of 25%
- Initial funding was successfully acquired to build a fire and police academy in our community
Community
- All city council meetings and work sessions are now televised for open communication with the public
- The battle to keep the “Crosses” as our city logo was fought and won for our citizens
- Five new neighborhood swimming pools are being developed throughout the community
- Twenty three million dollars in funds has been secured for new infrastructure and street improvements in aging neighborhoods
- A National award for After School Programs was awarded due to a partnership between city government and Las Cruces Public Schools
- Created Mayors Top 50 Teens as a recognition program for challenged teens for personal and academic achievement
- Free programs such as “Music in the Park” has resulted in increased attendance for area parks, museums and community theatres
- A New Senior Citizen Center being built in the often neglected East Mesa, while expanding and improving the existing centers
- A “NO KILL” policy for animals was proposed along with a new Dog Park
- The Southern New Mexico Community Foundation has grown and been strengthened by community awareness brought about by the Mayor’s support
"My record shows responsibility, dedication, leadership, and diplomacy. "


