Currently holds the office of Santa Fe County Commission - District 1 until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for Santa Fe County Commission - District 1 in 2022 New Mexico General Election.
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It is time to shift the responsibility of mental health care away from law enforcement and toward public health professionals. Cities like Santa Fe and Albuquerque have shown that innovative solutions focused on specialized mobile units to assist in non-violent and behavioral health calls, can be successful if fully funded. It’s time to let our officers focus on actual crimes being committed and end the practice of using our jails as inpatient mental health care. Learn more
We know if we want to recruit and retain the best officers, then we need to pay our deputies properly to compete with other cities and our high cost of living. It costs the county over $600 per month to allow a deputy to commute when we should be paying them that amount as a bonus to live within our community. Learn more
I support programs that target the key industries and populations that need the help to get their businesses off the ground. These programs can help new businesses launch and also help existing businesses with succession planning for the next generation so that we do not lose our favorite stores and restaurants that make our community special. Learn more
Our youth need solutions that create pathways to quality employment. These include paid internships and increased STEM education programs. This will help our local businesses at the same time provide career opportunities for our next generation. Learn more
As Santa Fe is the state capital and a tourist destination, we have grown dependent on these sectors for our job base. We need to support these areas, no doubt, but also need to find the right new industries that we can build into the future. These include the film industry and the technology innovation sector. Learn more
Our youth need solutions that create pathways to quality employment. These include paid internships and increased STEM education programs. This will help our local businesses at the same time provide career opportunities for our next generation. Learn more
We can secure our water position while promoting sustainable growth and outdoor recreation initiatives. During the pandemic, when outdoor activity was the safer solution, we saw how our trails and parks needed better infrastructure to support the crowds. Outdoor recreation is a public right and economic development opportunity, but responsible planning and management must be a part of the solution. Learn more
Water availability has been a long-standing issue in New Mexico and the current drought is not making our situation any easier. Justin supports measures that will upgrade our water systems and acquire new sources to solve the future water scarcity in Santa Fe. Learn more
We need to use our tax policy to support affordable housing and not the second home market. We can use the property tax system to incentivize owner-occupied homes and affordable rentals so that our community priorities are aligned with our needs. Learn more
First, we can work collectively with organizations (school districts, municipalities), private companies, and citizens to develop small but impactful partnerships that provide affordable housing for our teachers, first responders, nurses, and public service workers. Learn more
We can provide small building grants or property tax relief to help support local homeowners. This can help with developing single additional dwelling units or provide incentives to provide affordability to the rental market. Learn more
Justin has a proven track record of securing funding and working with service providers and government entities. He is ready to hit the ground running on day one to ensure affordable and reliable broadband throughout our community. Learn more
We need to use our tax policy to support affordable housing and not the second home market. We can use the property tax system to incentivize owner-occupied homes and affordable rentals so that our community priorities are aligned with our needs. Learn more
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