THE ALBUQUERQUE CITY COUNCIL WILL NOW BE MORE INVOLVED WHEN THE MAYOR SELECTS A POLICE CHIEF. VOTERS TUESDAY APPROVED A CHARTER AMENDMENT GIVING THE COUNCIL THE FINAL SAY WHEN A CHIEF IS CHOSEN. COUNCILOR KEN SANCHEZ SAYS THE MOVE MAKES SENSE. HE THINKS IT’S IMPORTANT THAT THE COUNCIL HAVE A CHANCE TO LOOK AT THE MAYOR’S CHOICE IN ORDER TO CONFIRM THE SELECTION.
SANCHEZ SAYS HAVING MORE COUNCIL INVOLVEMENT IS IMPORTANT, SINCE APD IS UNDER A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THE CHANGE ALSO AFFECTS THE APPOINTMENT OF A FIRE CHIEF.
