City Council - 2026-06-01
Approves Code Enforcement Priorities for Tenant Protection (R20), 5-4
What happened
The Albuquerque City Council passed a minimum wage increase from $12 to $15/hour phased over three years (2027-2029), with annual cost-of-living adjustments tied to CPI.
- Jurisdiction
- Albuquerque, NM
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- June 1, 2026
- Decisions
- 12 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 5-4
Meeting Summary
The Albuquerque City Council passed a minimum wage increase from $12 to $15/hour phased over three years (2027-2029), with annual cost-of-living adjustments tied to CPI.
Key Decisions (12)
Minimum Wage Increase to $15/hour (O2633)
Rental Unit Habitability Enforcement Ordinance (O24)
Public Safety Tax Ballot Measure (R29)
Code Enforcement Priorities for Tenant Protection (R20)
Development Activity (1)
Mesa del Sol PID 1
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Council tied minimum wage increases to HUD fair market rent…
Commercial Demand
Restaurant and hospitality industry representatives testified they already pay $15+…
Sentiment
Business associations including Chamber of Commerce, Restaurant Association, and NAOP…
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