Municipal Elections Preview

October 29, 2021 –Days away from the upcoming election, our Line Opinion Panel discusses the mayoral races in the state’s two largest cities. What role is fundraising playing in both races? Plus, they react to a recent poll from the Albuquerque Journal showing a majority of residents opposed to the bond proposal to build a soccer stadium. How did this become such a polarizing issue?

Host: Gene Grant

Line Opinion Panelists:
Rebecca Latham, CEO, Girl Scouts of NM
Eric Griego, former state senator
Tom Garrity, The Garrity Group        

For More Information:

Journal poll: Keller has large lead over mayoral opponents – Albuquerque Journal

Education funding on ballots in New Mexico cities’ elections – U.S. News & World Report

Webber extends fundraising lead in Santa Fe Mayor’s Race – Santa Fe New Mexican

Ronchetti announces New Mexico gubernatorial bid – Santa Fe New Mexican