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ELECTION 2004 Friday, May 21, 2004 B2 Albuquerque Journal Questions to Bernalillo County Commission candidates These candidates are running in the 1 June 1 Democratic Party primary for the Bernalillo County Commission. The Journal today presents question-and-answer profiles of each candidate. For complete lists of offices and candidates on the ballot, and for other election information, go to the secretary of state's Web site at www.sos.state.nm.us or the Bernalillo County clerk's site at www.bernco.gov.cq'd to today's box. 3. Has the county treated developers too favorably, too unfavorably or about right? 4.

Have you or your business If you are a business owner ever been the subject of any state or federal tax Hens? 1. What do you think Is the biggest problem facing your district, and what would you do to solve 2. Do you support the consolidation of city and county governments? 5. Have you ever been Involved In a personal or business bankruptcy proceeding? 6. Have you ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony In New Mexico or any other state? Commission District 4 Commission District 3 Judy Woodward POLITICAL PARTY: Democrat PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Albuquerque AGE: 76 EDUCATION: B.A., history and Eng Tim Cummins (i) POLITICAL PARTY: Republican PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Albuquerque AGE: 46 John D.

Eder POLITICAL PARTY: Democrat PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Albuquerque AGE: 56 EDUCATION: B.A., sociology, Kent William F. Davis POLITICAL PARTY: Republican PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Albuquerque AGE: 56 EDUCATION: B.S., U.S. Air Force Deanna Archuleta-Loeser POLITICAL PARTY: Democrat PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Albuquerque AGE: 40 -2T lish, University of New Mexico, 1987; 33 graduate hours in New Mexico-Southwest history, 1987-91. Academy, 1970; M.B.A., University of New Mexico, 1982; J.D., UNM, 1984. OCCUPATION: Attorney in small firm.

Private practice, 1984 to present. State University, 1970; work-study program, Ulpan, Israel, 1972; course work, Bay Area Rapid Transit, San Francisco, 1976; Coach's license, Albuquerque, 2000. OCCUPATION: Run EDUCATION: B.A., sociology and communications, University of Washington, 1996; M.A., sociology, University of New Mexico, 2000; Ph.D. candidate in sociology, UNM. EDUCATION: Graduate, Highland High School, 1975; attended University of New Mexico, OCCUPATION: Realtor.

FAMILY: Two sons. i Kir A JO OCCUPATION: Retired Bernalillo County clerk, 1993-2000; superintendent POLITICALGOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: Albuquerque City Council, 1995-99; Bernalillo County Commission, 2001-present. 1. Serving a growing population with limited resources. We live in a state with a low median income, which creates many of our problems.

As a com- 1 munity, we need to support higher paying jobs with health insurance benefits. 2. Yes, if it is done in a way that will not increase taxes. 3. The county has been very fair in balancing development requests between development plans, adopted policies and neighborhood concerns.

4. Yes, as a result of a company I invested in that closed. All were paid in full. 5. No.

6. No. FAMILY: Two daughters POLITICALGOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: New Mexico Senate, 1989-92, 1997-2000. 1. The biggest problem facing County Commission District 4 is continuously increasing property taxes.

The County Commission needs to hold the line on county expenditures in order to keep property taxes in check. 2. 1 oppose city-county consolidation. Every example of city-county consolidation has led to increased expenses for government and increased tion. There is no need for bigger, less responsive government at a higher price.

3. Property owners should make the decisions regarding development of their property, within the contours of maintaining community integrity. Developers should bear the cost of extending development beyond the infrastructure boundaries already in place. 4. No.

5. No. I am a lawyer and have represented creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings. 6. No.

ning for County Commission full time. Serve on temple board at Nahalat Shalom. Previously worked as sociologist, staff volunteer-teacher, political consultant, dancer, investor. FAMILY: Girlfriend, Dena Merriman POLITICALGOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: Citizen member, Legislative Education Study Committee, 2003-04; Bernalillo County Board of Ethics, secretary, 1986-90; Albuquerque Bernalillo Joint Committee of Persons with Disabilities, 1981-85. 1.

The biggest problems are accessibility to the county commissioner, housing, transportation, jobs, food, crime, safe neighborhoods, drinkable running water, roads and a healthy lifestyle. I would solve it by being in the district, working with federal and state officials and not spending money on task forces or useless things. 2. In theory I do, but realistically only duplicated services should be consolidated, not political offices. I am opposed to current plans.

3. The county has treated developers too favorably. 4. 1 have no business. 5.

1 have no bankruptcies. 6. No, never. of N.M. Women's Prison, 1978-79; director of N.M.

Restitution Project, 1979-80; director of Magistrate Court Probation Program. FAMILY: Widow of Walter Thomas Kyner; five children. POLITICALGOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: Elected for two, four-year terms as county clerk; member, UNM Mental Health Center board; memberchair, county Juvenile Detention Center; member Sheriff's Grievance Board; member, city-county Adult Detention Center. 1. Cooperation between city and county departments to solve overlapping problems about water, roads, business licenses, building codes and land use.

2. Yes, but if the new charter is not greatly modified and well-publicized to reassure county residents that their rural life is appreciated it will not pass. 3. I've been at commission meetings for eight years and have proofed the verbatim minutes. In general, the treatment of developers has been balanced.

The public deserves more notice about potential impacts. 4. None. 5. No.

6. No. OCCUPATION: Instructor and graduate student FAMILY: Husband, Bob; two sons. POLITICALGOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: President, PTA, 2000-2001; Instructional Council Parent Representative, Montezuma Elementary School; President, Summit Park Neighborhood Association, 2001-2002; Big-I Task Force, neighborhood representative, 2000-2002; vice president, APS Citizens Advisory Council, 2001-2002; member, city of Albuquerque Transit Advisory Board, 2000-2002. 1.

Growth and water. The new Water Utility Authority has given the county a major role in water and land use decisions. I'll advocate for planned growth and water conservation policies. 2. Unification is in the future.

The question is; "how do we unify?" I support language that protects collective bargaining, explains clearly what impact unification would have on tax- es and institutes strong campaign finance laws. 3. We cannot lump all developers into one group. The county should provide incentives for infill that helps existing neighborhoods and apply fees to sprawl to cover the true cost of extending infrastructure to outlaying areas. 4.

No. 5. No. 6. No.

Race Draws Diverse Field GOP Vets Vie for Commission BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 Realtor, Lawyer Stress Differences BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION Cdunty Commission District 4 Reservation frA4wfo To'hajillee 1 TFjyjTT Reservetlon I VWJflfMQlj ijtn 2 huh Reservation Iv AF9 1 I Reservation A COUNTY IINE- PARADISE Tramway el Norte r1'-'1 Lagunal 1 1 1 Reservation 1 i "I To'hajillea 1 1ff Reservation JSfwmSmu1 National I I Rarest Vtaguna 9 K25) Kirtland Reservatlon AFB I I Reservation I vj JZi 1 A Gnegg jC tm 1 II wCommanche UJ By Dan McKay Journal Staff Writer Two veterans of the Republican Party a Realtor and a lawyer are facing of in a bid to represent the far Northeast Heights on the Bernalillo County Commission. Incumbent Tim Cummins, who is in the real estate business, is the only commissioner seeking re-election this year. He faces former state Sen. Bill Davis, an attorney. Both candidates describe themselves as fiscal conservatives, but they are quick to point out differences.

"My opponent," Cummins said, "has a litany of things he doesn't like and doesn't want to do, but I haven't heard what he does want. I have a long list of things we're doing and that I hope to accomplish still." Davis, meanwhile, says Cummins' work in real estate and as a West Side landowner puts him too close to the issues commissioners sometimes deal with such as building roads and water lines and offering tax breaks for development. "My point is, you give people a choice," Davis said of the race. "If people choose Tim and his apparent conflicts of interest at least they had a choice." District 4 covers much of the far Northeast Heights and a chunk of the West Side. Cummins, a former Albuquerque city councilor, won election to the seat in 2000.

Cummins flatly denies any conflict He acknowledges that Three Democrats Run in District 3 By Dan McKay Journal Staff Writer The campaign to represent central Albuquerque on the County Commission has a little bit of everything a familiar face with eight years as county clerk, an energetic neighborhood leader in her first race and a man with his eye on higher office. Judy Woodward, Deanna Archuleta-Loeser and John D. Eder are competing for the Democratic nomination in District 3 a seat held by Democrat Tom Rutherford for the last eight years. Woodward is finding that, as she knocks on doors, people know her from her time as Bernalillo County clerk. She presided over several controversy-marred elections, ending with the tight presidential race in 2000.

"Lots of people say they recognize me but don't know why," Woodward said. "I think (my experience) is a very, very big asset. It takes quite a while to learn how the county works." Archuleta-Loeser, meanwhile, is trying to form a good first impression, having knocked on 1,800 doors since January. A former president of the Summit Park Neighborhood Association one of the largest in Albuquerque she is stressing the chance for fresh ideas. "I want (voters) to know that I have worked hard to get a grasp on all the issues that pertain to the county and this district," she said.

Eder said he is running partly to strengthen his bid to take on Sea Pete Domenici, in 2008. "I just feel like I can do the job, and I would take my experience and use that as a resume' to support me running against Domenici," Eder said. District 3 includes the uni- RUSS BALL JOURNAL background in land-use regulation and supports finding more county money to help build Paseo del Norte, Unser NW and other roads on the West Side. "If you don't tie the capital program to planning, we will always be behind the curve," Cummins said. Davis is stressing his conservative credentials and questions Cummins for helping Democratic candidate Martin Chavez in his bid for governor in 1998.

Davis also said he wants the commission to move more deliberately and allow more time for public comment on its budget plans. He has said property taxes are too high. "I'm not going to have any hard feelings" about the race, Davis said. "If I win, I'll do a good job. If I dont win, I'll just be a lawyer." he owns land where a new manufacturing plant is to be built on the West Side.

The County Commission, however, hasn't considered any action related to the development, he said, and if it did, he would recuse himself from the vote. Suggestions of impropriety are "made up and have no basis in fact," Cummins said. "The whole transaction has been totally in the public eye with full disclosure." The primary election is June 1, and the general election is Nov. 2. No Democrat is on the ballot in District 4 this year.

Cummins said he has been involved in a host of public safety projects on the County Commission, including improving the 911 system, boosting the firefighters' force and building a detox center to ease DWI problems. He also said he has a strong RUSS BALL JOURNAL buildings. Archuleta-Loeser said she would work to ensure that the county pays its fair share for the library system; that water lines, and Toads are maintained in the heart of the city; that the county takes steps to support small businesses and entrepreneurs; and that it's an "open and transparent" government. Eder said he decided to run after volunteering as a teacher at Mark Twain Elementary School He told the children they can do anything they put their minds to and realized he should follow his own advice. The real top reason (to run) was the kindergarteners," Edersad.

versity area, neighborhoods along east Central and the older Northeast Heights. The winner of the June 1 primary will take on Republican Steven Bradnam in the; fall general election. He is unopposed in the primary. Woodward freely admits that some of her elections had glitches. In 2000, for example, staff misprogrammed software, holding up the tally.

Woodward said she has accepted responsibility rather than point fingers. Woodward said that, as a commissioner, she wouldn't micromanage but would seek to have the county cooperate with Albuquerque Public Schools on operating after-school programs in school Election Information Primary election day is Tuesday, June 1. Polling places statewide will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting at satellite locations already are under way.

For additional voting information, contact your local county clerk. Complete election information also is available through the bureau of elections Web sites at www.bwnco.gov and wwvuandovakxMjnty.com..