We learned of a letter circulated in support of Jaemes Shanley for City Council. It is a wonderful statement. We are humbled by and grateful for the support. Please read:
Why You Should Support Jaemes Shanley
1. He’ll bring accountability and business discipline to City Hall.
Jaemes believes the Council must prioritize issues based on impact, rely on facts rather than rhetoric, and demand measurable results before approving costly programs or ordinances.
2. He wants to revitalize Albuquerque’s struggling business corridors.
After surveying 3,800 properties along major streets like Central, San Pedro, and Menaul, Jaemes found that 21% of commercial buildings are closed or abandoned. He knows empty storefronts breed crime, discourage investment, and erode neighborhoods — and he has a plan to attract and support locally owned small businesses to bring those corridors back to life.
3. He supports responsible housing growth and homeownership.
Jaemes advocates converting underused commercial spaces into higher-density, attainable housing that helps residents take their first step toward homeownership — without government overreach like rent control proposals that would stifle investment and reduce supply.
4. He’ll confront real problems — not ignore them.
From the city’s $300 million “unhoused industrial complex” that has failed to deliver results, to the alarming state of our Rio Grande water supply, Jaemes will push for data-driven action and transparent accountability.
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