State of the City - Albuquerque is on Track

In his State of the City address delivered Thursday at a luncheon organized by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Richard Berry updated residents on the plan he outlined a year ago when he took office.

Highlights of Mayor Berry's address relating to achievements during his first year in office:

• Despite the challenges of the current economic downturn, the city was able to balance the 2010 budget without furloughs or layoffs.
• Property crime in the city was reduced nineteen percent
• In support of the efficiency, stewardship and accountability goals set by the administration, the City of Albuquerque website is a model of transparency.
• Improved animal care has led to significant reduction in euthanasia.
• Transportation is improved with ABQ Rides and progress on North-South Connectivity. Completion of the Unser north-south corridor is expected in six months.
• Goal for 2011 includes the establishment of long range plans of up to 25 years for others to build on.
• Construction of a downtown event center is put on hold for the time being.

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