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Valencia County Commissioner District 1

County Commissions are policy-making bodies 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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    SHARALAINA PIRO-RAEL
    (Dem)

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    CHRISTOPHER K WILLIAMS
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What qualifies you for this office?

How would you address your highest priorities?

How would you better inform citizens about matters coming before the County Commission before decisions are made?

How would you propose to balance growth with water scarcity in an increasingly arid state?

What more can the Commission do to prioritize and facilitate completion of pending infrastructure projects?

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Education AS Nuclear Engineering Technology
Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 494
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
Campaign Phone 505-710-4733
Occupation Emergency Planner
Filing County Valencia
mailingaddress PO Box 494
mailingcity LOS LUNAS
mailingzip 87031
mailingstate NM
I bring real-world experience and a strong record of service. As an emergency planner and first responder, I’ve handled complex and high-consequence issues that require coordination, clear communication and accountability. I know how to listen, make informed decisions and follow through.
I focus on public safety, responsible growth and fiscal accountability. That means supporting first responders, aligning development with infrastructure and ensuring tax dollars are spent wisely. I set clear priorities, measure results and adjust as needed to deliver real outcomes for our community.
Transparency must come before decisions. I support earlier public notification, plain language summaries of agenda items and more community engagement. We have to be accessible, predictable and responsive to our residents.
Growth cannot outpace water. I would require verified, sustainable water sources before approval, support conservation efforts and coordinate with water authorities. Responsible growth means protecting our future.
We need better prioritization, coordination and accountability. I would rank projects by impact and urgency, improve coordination across departments, set clear timelines and track progress.