Letitia Montoya

Environment / Energy Launch a city-wide gray water retrofit program starting with older homes and affordable housing units, supported by state environmental grants. Wages / Job Benefits I will implement a 30% pay increase over four years for city employees through a fiscally responsible approach—reorganizing departments, streamlining top-heavy structures, and redirecting funds to the workers who do the real work. Environment / Energy Update building and zoning codes to require rooftop solar and battery-ready systems in all new residential and commercial projects. Environment / Energy Prioritize city-owned land and rooftops for solar generation, starting with municipal buildings, community centers, and schools. Housing Vacant and underutilized properties will be repurposed for housing across all neighborhoods—not just clustered in certain areas. Economy Santa Fe's local economy depends on small business success. I’ll protect it with funding, policy support, and smarter planning. Criminal Justice / Public Safety My plan is clear: we will prioritize firefighter well-being through modern safety protocols, stronger protections from toxic exposure, and enhanced medical support. Environment / Energy Train and employ locals to plant trees, build green roofs, maintain solar systems, install gray water systems, and restore natural landscapes. Criminal Justice / Public Safety My plan strengthens the department from the inside out—improving recruitment, training, ethics, and neighborhood presence—while rebuilding the bridge between law enforcement and the people they serve. Environment / Energy Partner with state and federal clean energy programs (like the DOE’s Community Power Accelerator) to fund cooperative and public solar/wind installations. Housing We’ll advocate for common-sense state reforms that allow local rent stabilization, while ensuring landlords can still maintain and improve their properties. Taxes / Budget My first 100 days in office will deliver what’s long overdue: on-time financial audits, a clear public reporting system, and a new era of fiscal responsibility. Wages / Job Benefits We are contractor-heavy in departments that should be operated in-house. I will assess city functions and, where appropriate, bring jobs back under city management—ensuring transparency, oversight, and pride in our public workforce. Housing We will require all new housing developments to include affordable units. Infrastructure / Transportation Fix what’s broken—first. Traffic, water, sidewalks, and city services should be clean, safe, and up to modern standards.