Candidate Bio’s

Brian Colón was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico in 2007. In 2010, he ran for Lieutenant Governor where he won a heavily competitive 5-way state primary election. He has practiced law since 2001, upon graduating from UNM School of Law, and has been part of the Robles, Rael & Anaya family since 2006. Brian’s top priority has always been to give back to his community and has served in leadership in numerous organizations including the Albuquerque Community Foundation Board of Trustees, State Bar of New Mexico Committee on Diversity, and Popejoy Hall’s Board.

https://www.colonformayor.com/

Gus Pedrotty was raised in Albuquerque and attended Albuquerque Public Schools. A proud graduate of Albuquerque High and the University of New Mexico, studying Chemistry and Psychology, Gus has spent his entire life investing in the community that has invested in his growth and development. Gus is a long-time advocate of the arts, youth engagement, and community activism. In his spare time, you will find Gus skiing in the Sandias or hiking with his dog, Binny. Currently, Gus is devoting his energy to running for mayor and giving Albuquerque new ideas made for a new future.

http://gusformayor.com/

Susan Wheeler-Deichsel: https://susanforabq.com/#about

Michelle Garcia Holmes was born and raised in Albuquerque and has a Bachelor of Science from Wayland Baptist University. Michelle served 8 years as the Chief of Staff for the New Mexico Attorney General’s office, for Attorney General, Gary King. Where she worked on the creation of the first Government Corruption Division, legislation against child predators and human traffickers, as well as overseeing agency grants, budget review, hiring, and training. Additional projects include managing statewide education on internet predators, the dangers of methamphetamine, prescription drug issues in New Mexico, teen dating violence outreach, and education and legal services. She also served as the liaison to the Joint Terrorism Task Force and New Mexico’s congressional delegation. Michelle also Served 20 years and retired at the rank of detective from the Albuquerque Police Department. She held positions in the Violent Crimes Division, Crimes Against Children Unit, Sexual Assault Unit, Property Crimes Unit, Auto Theft Unit, and Chief’s Staff.

Ordained Senior Chaplain, International Federation of Chaplains • Blue Star Mother
Intimate Partner Death Review Team Chair (former member and chair) • Child Fatality Review Team (former member) • Joint Terrorism Task Force (former member)

Achievements I am Most Proud of:

Marrying Earl Holmes and raising five amazing children.
Being a part of bringing to justice the “Ether Man Rapist”, Robert Howard Bruce. We made history indicting his DNA. He is now serving a 276year sentence. • Having the opportunity run for office and to possibly serve as the first woman Mayor of Albuquerque.

http://www.michelle4mayor.org/

Tim Keller was born and raised in Albuquerque, where he and his wife Liz are raising their children Maya and Jack. Tim graduated from St. Pius X, attended Notre Dame for college, and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. After fifteen years in the private sector, Tim dedicated his life to public service, challenging the status quo and tackling the challenges facing Albuquerque and New Mexico. As State Senator from Albuquerque’s diverse International District, Tim pushed through more bipartisan legislation than any other legislator, including bills on immigrant protection, community schools, tax incentive reform, and an in-state business preference to create local jobs. As State Auditor, Tim created New Mexico’s first Government Accountability Office and has championed transparency and accountability, highlighting billions of dollars in idle infrastructure funds, exposing fraudulent actions by elected officials, and tackling Albuquerque’s rape kit backlog.

http://www.tk4abq.com/

Wayne Johnson: I believe in Albuquerque—the city in which I was born and grew up. I believe that this community can be safe and prosperous again.
Crime, crime and crime—along with job creation, education, behavioral health, addiction, and homelessness—are all challenges we face in Albuquerque. We are at a tipping point and need a mayor who is experienced and ready to go on day one in office.

I understand the challenges we face. As a Bernalillo County Commissioner for the past 6 ½ years I have already demonstrated my ability to lead and to succeed.

I expanded the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department in 2012; I helped to create 3,500 jobs and $600 million in private investment through 43 industrial revenue bonds; I worked with the community schools partnership to address problems outside the classroom that affect student achievement inside the classroom; and I worked to create coalitions and partnerships between the city, county, providers, clients, and the public to address behavioral health, addiction, and homelessness.

I know the issues, the community, and have a proven record of success taking on all of the challenges that we face in Albuquerque today. I look forward to being your mayor.

http://votewaynejohnson.com/

Dan Lewis: http://www.lewisabq.com/

Ricardo Chaves: http://chavesformayor.com/meet-ricardo/