Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners: Administrative Meeting June 23, 2026

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners held an administrative meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing heavily on capital improvement projects, affordable housing initiatives, and election-related policy changes. Key procurement-related discussions included the introduction and approval of the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) encompassing over 200 projects with a total estimated cost exceeding $400 million. The board considered amendments to the ICIP, adding projects such as affordable housing developments and road improvements. The commissioners also deliberated on the 2026 General Obligation Bond Package for the November election, debating two funding options: a $55 million bond with a modest tax increase versus a $45 million bond supplemented by a $10 million draw from the county's revenue stabilization reserve to avoid a tax hike. The board ultimately approved the bond package using the reserve fund to maintain current tax levels. Additionally, the meeting covered tax exemption agreements for affordable housing projects near the airport and in other areas, with total tax abatements over 30 years estimated at $10.5 million and $11.5 million respectively. The board also introduced a ballot initiative to establish an optional public financing system for county candidates, aiming to reduce the influence of large campaign donations. Other agenda items included approval of Rental Assistance Demonstration Fair Market Rent Payment Standards and recognition of long-serving community members. The meeting demonstrated a strong emphasis on capital project funding, affordable housing procurement, and election finance reform.