“A great democracy has got to be progressive or it will soon cease to be great or a democracy.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
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We believe in advancing progressive values, policies, and candidates in Los Alamos County, NM to create a more equitable and inclusive community. By supporting initiatives that prioritize social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunity, we aim to build a thriving and fair society for all residents. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and shape a brighter future for our county.
ACTION ITEMS & UPDATES
4/26/2024
Our action item list provides a quick snapshot of opportunities for short-term action and involvement in County Council meetings, local initiatives, campaigns, and other events. With weekly updates, we help our supporters stay informed and empowered to take meaningful action towards building a more progressive Los Alamos. Is there something on your radar that you think should be on ours? Let us know by emailing losalamosprogress@gmail.com.
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After working all year on electrifying Los Alamos Public Schools, the LAHS Eco Club presidents and vice president want to take their advocacy national, joining hundreds of Citizens' Climate Lobby volunteers in Washington DC this summer to attend our June conference and lobby members of Congress. This will be an incredible opportunity for them to grow as climate advocates, connect with like-minded people from across the country, and engage federal policymakers in discussions about bipartisan solutions to the climate crisis. They are currently seeking donations to fund their travel. I know it's not within everyone's means to donate, but please check out their Go Fund Me and share with other people who want to support these three climate leaders.
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The FY2025-FY2026 Citizen's Guide to the Budget has been published and is available on the County website on the Finance and Budget page.
The full FY2025-26 Proposed Biennial Budget is available on the Reports and Budgets page of the County website.
Los Alamos County Budget Hearings will begin April 22 and 23 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers (1000 Central Ave., Los Alamos). You also can Zoom here.
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Tuesday, May 7 through Friday, May 17 Early Voting – Los Alamos County Municipal Building
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed Saturday & Sunday
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On March 29, 2022, Council instructed staff to create an email public comment process similar to LAPS. From the minutes:
“A motion was made by Councilor Scott, seconded by Councilor Izraelevitz, that Council requests the County Manager develop an additional mechanism to collect written public comment on agenda topics and have it associated with the item for Council on public review”
No action has been taken. After more than a year, it’s time for Council to hold staff accountable for follow through.
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Agendas come out Friday afternoon before the Tuesday meeting. We think agendas should be released Thursday afternoon, giving everyone involved an extra business day to prepare for the meeting. Email countycouncil@lacnm.us if you would be better able to engage with our local governance if they require the agenda to be released a day early.
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Ask Council to establish clear guidelines and values for how they order items on the agenda and to keep presentations to a firm time limit. Items that will have lots of public comment usually happen after the informational presentations or after low-input procedural items. The material has been provided in advance, and a presentation that reads most lines on most slides wastes time and leads to long meetings.
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