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Santa Fe's finance committee is shaking things up by allowing public vetting of draft legislation, aiming for transparency and efficiency in the lawmaking process!

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Santa Fe finance committee pilots public-facing legislative vetting
Chair Faulkner told the finance committee it will pilot public-facing vetting of legislation so councilors and the mayor can work through amendments and policy details in committee without taking formal action, aiming to speed up lawmaking and increase transparency.
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October 14, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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The Finance Committee made significant strides this week by approving a crucial Plaza Park resolution and advancing a key fee-in-lieu ordinance for further consideration.

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Votes and key actions: Finance Committee (selected items)
Summary of motions and roll-call outcomes from the Finance Committee meeting: plaza resolution and amendments passed unanimously in committee; fee-in-lieu ordinance was forwarded to the governing body for consideration on 2026-07-29.
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July 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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The Santa Fe Finance Committee just gave the green light to major budget boosts and infrastructure improvements, paving the way for vital city projects!

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Finance Committee clears Henry Lynch Road MOA, $649K contract increase, and the FY2026-27 operating budget
The committee approved a county MOA to lead the Henry Lynch Road reconstruction, added $649,125 to a general-plan contract with WSPUSA bringing the total to $2,691,220.56, and passed the FY2026-27 operating budget with technical amendments after staff clarified staffing and debt-service line items.
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June 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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The Santa Fe Finance Committee faces urgent financial challenges as they navigate critical decisions with a consultant on the brink of retirement.

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City Council Approves Consultant's Work Amid Retirement Concerns
City council motion passes after addressing consultant's retirement-related urgency.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Santa Fe's Finance Committee is tackling the tough questions of budget adoption and performance measurement—can they rise to the challenge of limited resources and growing demands?

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Finance Committee Reviews Budget Adoption Process Ahead of May Deadline
Committee assesses performance goals and state requirements for the upcoming budget adoption.
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July 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Santa Fe's Finance Committee just lifted the spending cap on a crucial financial consulting contract, paving the way for vital utility projects and unprecedented funding opportunities!

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Santa Fe Council votes to remove spending cap on financial consulting contract
Council approves uncapping funds for Financial Consulting Solutions Group's utility services contract.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Councilor Lee Garcia shines a spotlight on the power of teamwork at Santa Fe's Finance Committee Meeting, celebrating the unsung heroes behind the city's success.

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Councilor Lee Garcia praises teamwork at city department recognition event
Councilor Lee Garcia lauds team efforts during staff recognition ceremony.
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February 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM