Make Director of Albuquerque Community Safety an Appointed Role Amendment is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in New Mexico.
What it does
Make the Director of Albuquerque Community Safety a role that is appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council
On your ballot
Shall the Charter of the City of Albuquerque be amended to designate the Director of Albuquerque Community Safety as the "ACS Chief" and require that this position be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council, subject to the same confirmation, employment agreement, and removal terms currently applied to the Police Chief and Fire Chief?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports making the Director of Albuquerque Community Safety a position appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council.
