Albuquerque City Council Meeting - June 1, 2026

The Albuquerque City Council meeting on June 1, 2026, involved extensive discussions on multiple procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included approval of a $140,000 allocation from the FY25 rapid rehousing project fund to support permanent supportive housing for 31 households through the Heading Home Continuum of Care program. The council also deliberated on amendments to the public safety gross receipts tax allocation, adjusting funding percentages for police, fire, code enforcement, Albuquerque Community Safety, and health, housing, and homelessness programs. Additionally, the council considered amendments to the municipal solid waste ordinance to increase disposal fees for non-residents, including a residency verification requirement. Other procurement-related discussions involved capital improvement program amendments, including project scope changes and funding reallocations. Several motions and amendments were passed, including deferrals for further review of certain items. Public comments addressed concerns about minimum wage increases, housing affordability, and tenant protections, reflecting community engagement on economic and social issues. The meeting also included procedural votes on board and commission appointments and sunset provisions, as well as discussions on city attorney and city clerk appointment processes.