Upzoning is now being introduced as state-wide legislation.
Here is the full scoop in an article.
It leaves the tax question a muddied mess, takes zoning powers away from local municipalities, and forces Upzoning on everyone state-wide.
This is backed by pro-developer groups NAIOP, ABQ Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico Home Builders Association, and The Apartment Association of New Mexico (check their piece in the journal supporting Moe Maestas).
Please email the State of New Mexico House and Senate and tell them NO to HB-0103, HB-0138, SB-0128 and SB-0131.
Please tell them that this handout to developer interests will allow for gentrification and takes power and self-determination away from residents and local municipalities.
house@nmlegis.gov
senate@nmlegis.gov
Senator Antonio “Moe” Maestas:
antonio.maestas@nmlegis.gov
Representative Cristina Parajon:
cristina.parajon@nmlegis.gov
Representative Heather Berghmans:
heather.berghmans@nmlegis.gov
Representative Andrea Romero:
andrea@andrearomero.com
Email Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
https://www.governor.state.nm.us/contact-the-governor/
Links to the legislation:
SB-0131 – https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26 Regular/bills/senate/SB0131.HTML
SB-0128- https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0128.pdf
HB-0103 – https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26 Regular/bills/house/HB0103.html
Impact Report HB-0103 – https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26 Regular/firs/HB0103.PDF
HB-0138 – https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26 Regular/bills/house/HB0138.HTML