City Council, June 1, 2026
Approves Public Safety Tax Advisory Board Ordinance Amendment (O31), Unanimous
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, Unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 12
Minimum Wage Increase to $15/hour (O2633)
Ordinance increasing Albuquerque minimum wage from $12 to $15/hour phased over three years: $13 in 2027, $14 in 2028, $15 in 2029. Annual cost-of-living adjustments begin 2030 based on CPI only. Tipped minimum wage set at 55.5% in 2027, 52% in 2028, and 50% in 2029 and thereafter. City employees earning $80,000 or less receive matching percentage increases.
- Phased implementation over three years; tipped wage percentages tiered; city employee wage increases required in annual budget
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
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)
Public Safety Tax Advisory Board Ordinance Amendment (O31)
Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance Amendment (O30)
Mesa del Sol PID Bond Issuance (R25)
Cruisers for Route 66 Program (R22)
Stormwater Utility Ordinance (O26)
Sunset Review Clause for Boards and Commissions (O27)
City Attorney/Clerk Independence Charter Amendment (P2)
Solid Waste Convenience Center Fee Increase (O35)
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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