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Excise Tax for Affordable Housing – vote for it

The Democratic Party of Santa Fe County supports the Excise Tax for Affordable Housing. On November 7, 2023, you have the opportunity to vote for it. We urge you to do that. Home ownership in America is the cornerstone of building intergenerational wealth and...

Resolution to support candidates in a nonpartisan election

Though the decision on a resolution to support candidates in a nonpartisan election had been hotly debated at last month’s meeting, it passed unanimously at the Sept. 22 special Executive Committee meeting on Zoom. “We’re not in the age of Mitt Romney in the...

The High-End Excise Tax for Affordable Housing

CITY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO BILL NO. 2023-23 INTRODUCED BY: Councilor Jamie Cassutt Councilor Renee Villarreal A BILL CREATING ARTICLE 18-18, THE HIGH-END EXCISE TAX FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE; ESTABLISHING AN EXCISE TAX ON THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL...

Win elections by registering voters

Voter registration remains one of the most important forms of voter outreach for the Democratic Party. The party relies on votes from Santa Fe County to win congressional and statewide races, and getting new people registered and voting is a key part. In New Mexico,...

Secretary of State and Santa Fe County Clerk Katherine Clark

Please join Special Guest Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver for a post-legislative discussion with Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark about important modernization in elections and election law in NM and what is happening across the United States.Saturday -...

Part 4, Highlights 2023 Legislative Session

As promised, here is the fourth, and last, installment of Legislative Session Highlights for 2023. Included here are human rights, gun safety, voting rights and election safety. HUMAN RIGHTS:Treating all New Mexicans with the respect and dignity they deserve Human...

TAKE ACTION. RESIST. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.

Take Action: Ways to Get Involved  Looking to make a difference in your community and beyond? Whether you have 10 minutes or want to commit long-term, there are meaningful ways to get involved. Note: not all activities listed below are live at all times. Blue...

Resilient Communities and Clean Energy SB48

Governor Lujan Grisham Signs Historic Investments in Resilient Communities and Clean Energy in SB48 into Law  Statewide coalition celebrates Senate Bill 48’s direct investments in local projects that create jobs, support families, and strengthen the communities most...

2025 STATEMENT of CANDIDACY for Officer or State Central Committee

SANTA FE COUNTY OFFICERS Chair Henry Roybal  Male/Man I am running for re-election as chair of the Democratic Party to keep up the momentum to elect Democrats in the mid-terms in 2026. One of my goals is to increase outreach to families so that we can get more people...

Katharine Clark on Trump’s Executive Order

Katharine Clark Statement On Executive Order Earlier this week, President Trump issued an Executive Order that threatens how we vote here in New Mexico. This sweeping order would force voters to submit limited federal documents to register perhaps blocking online...