Albuquerque Voters Could Lower Their Taxes in Local Election

Early voting in Albuquerque’s municipal elections begins Saturday. Find out where to go here. There are some very important issues on local ballots including bonds and renewal of a 1/4 cent gross receipts tax that is supposed to go for transportation, but 38% of which is diverted to buses.

The fact is that Albuquerque’s tax burdens have gone up dramatically in recent years. City spending has also risen dramatically. It is high time voters got some relief.

RGF president Paul Gessing sat down with KOAT Channel 7 to discuss the issue for a report. You can check that story out by clicking here.