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EL CENTRO Poder y Acción Endorsements

El CENTRO Poder y Acción is an Albuquerque-based civil rights and workers’ justice organization that advocates for just working conditions and policies that ensure that all New Mexicans’ have the opportunity to thrive. They focus on growing the power of our community through policy advocacy as well as voter education and mobilization.

Albuquerque City Council, District 2

Depending on where you live, you may have the following district races on your ballot.

Joaquin Baca is running for Albuquerque City Council, District 2. Baca is a military veteran and currently works in conservation as a professional hydrologist. He is currently a Board Director for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, the Albuquerque Development Commission, and the Water Advisory Board for the Mid Region Council of Governments. He is President of the ABQ Core Neighborhood Association. Baca has served as a Board Member for the New Mexico Water Dialogue, City of Albuquerque Indicator Progress Commission, and Bernalillo County Master Naturalist Board. 

 

Joaquin Baca did not return a candidate questionnaire so the information presented is gathered only through public sources.

Baca is interested in fair use of water and conservation of water resources in the City of Albuquerque. Baca’s priorities are reducing crime through increasing the Albuquerque Community Safety Department; reducing homelessness through fully funding mental health and addiction support services and the launch of the Gateway Center; prioritizing affordable housing and investment in downtown revitalization; and protecting natural resources through stewardship of our water, acequias and the Bosque and by a stronger commitment to renewable energy in Albuquerque. Baca is a good choice if you’re looking for a candidate who will prioritize improving water conservation and access.

Joaquin Baca is running for Albuquerque City Council, District 2. Baca is a military veteran and currently works in conservation as a professional hydrologist. He is currently a Board Director for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, the Albuquerque Development Commission, and the Water Advisory Board for the Mid Region Council of Governments. He is President of the ABQ Core Neighborhood Association. Baca has served as a Board Member for the New Mexico Water Dialogue, City of Albuquerque Indicator Progress Commission, and Bernalillo County Master Naturalist Board. 

 

Joaquin Baca did not return a candidate questionnaire so the information presented is gathered only through public sources.

Baca is interested in fair use of water and conservation of water resources in the City of Albuquerque. Baca’s priorities are reducing crime through increasing the Albuquerque Community Safety Department; reducing homelessness through fully funding mental health and addiction support services and the launch of the Gateway Center; prioritizing affordable housing and investment in downtown revitalization; and protecting natural resources through stewardship of our water, acequias and the Bosque and by a stronger commitment to renewable energy in Albuquerque. Baca is a good choice if you’re looking for a candidate who will prioritize improving water conservation and access.

Endorsed By: Central New Mexico Labor Council , EL CENTRO Poder y Acción , Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate , Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico , Sierra Club , Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator, Melanie Stansbury, U.S. Representative, Javier Martínez, Speaker of the House, State Representative, District 11, Mimi Stewart, State Senate President Pro Tempore