Socorro County Commissioner District 1
County Commissions are policy-making body that may establish a budget, enact ordinances, approve tax levies, enforce planning and zoning rules, and coordinate with other government agencies to provide for the safety of the county and its inhabitants, to preserve community health, and promote prosperity within the county. Term: Four years, limited to two consecutive terms.
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PAULINE JARAMILLO
(Rep)
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CARI LEANN POWELL
(Dem)
1. What qualifies you for this office?
2. What are the biggest challenges facing your county?
3. How would you address these challenges?
4. How would you inform citizens about matters coming before the County Commission before decisions are made?
5. How would you propose to balance growth with water scarcity in an increasingly arid state?
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Campaign Phone
575-322-4145
Filing County
Socorro
mailingaddress
214 SCHOOL OF MINES RD
mailingcity
SOCORRO
mailingzip
87801-4546
mailingstate
NM
I have worked for nonprofits and governmental social service agencies for over 18 years. I was treasurer for the SCOPE Health Council for over 3 years and on the board for 5 years. I am a small business owner and manage one of the largest events in Socorro County - the Festival of the Cranes. I'm always looking to strengthen community partnerships and find sustainable solutions.
Access to public transportation, accessible healthcare, early childhood care, K-12 education and attracting good paying entry level employment. Drought and water scarcity impact farmers and ranchers as well as eco-toursim such as bird watching.
I would assess strengths and gaps in services, funding or resources. I would work with our leaders in healthcare, transportation, education, economic development, emergency services, youth/senior services, etc. to collaborate with city, state and national elected leaders and funding sources to make our county stronger for future generations.
I would like to implement some sort of opt in county-wide communication system like the City of Socorro uses. In addition the El Defensor Chieftain is a great way to reach citizens, either through submitted articles or insertions with information.
Socorro County is nothing without our water. Our agricultural and eco-tourism industries depend on it. I would work with local and statewide water experts to determine if an industry or would drastically harm our water resources and fight to keep our water as the highest priority.
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