BOSQUE FARMS VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTION

Tim Baughman

Age: 61

Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Self-employed, traffic safety consultant/law enforcement liaison, retired major, New Mexico State Police

Highest level of education: Graduate of Denver Automotive and Diesel College; graduate 39th New Mexico State Police Academy, graduate 195th FBI National Academy, Some additional college credit hours

Previously held public office: None

Have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony offenses in New Mexico or any other state? If so, explain. “No.”

What qualifications/experience do you possess that will enable you to fulfill the responsibilities of the elected office you are seeking?

“Lifelong resident of Bosque Farms, Small business owner, 27 years as a state police officer (18 years supervisory experience through the rank of major) as well as many related management courses, numerous legislative interactions/assignments while president and vice president of the NMSP Association (6 years), and serving on the chief’s staff. I worked on, and supervised, the Legislative Security Detail (12+ sessions).”

What do you hope to accomplish if elected?

“To work diligently to maintain a safe community. A well-manned, managed and funded police and fire departments, and positive interaction from them and village staff, are key to a vital, secure community. I oppose property tax increases, feeling we are taxed beyond what’s reasonable in many areas. I appreciate forward thinking for improvement and maintaining our rural lifestyle, but don’t believe in change for the sake of change, nor unnecessary taxes that follow.”

What are the most important challenges facing the community, and how do you propose to address them?

“1. Public Safety: Work diligently with the mayor and council to insure we continue to have a safe community through well staffed, managed, and funded police and fire departments. 2. Water rights/availability: Help make sure our water resources are not further endangered — encourage conservation whenever possible, exploration of innovative solutions and acquisition water rights for our future needs if necessary. 3. Road and infrastructure maintenance: Help insure adequate funding as well as pay attention to residents needs in this area.”

How can you, if elected, help preserve the rural atmosphere of the village while also encouraging growth and economic development?

“Work with residents, the mayor, council and planning and zoning to check any unnecessary growth. I do support “growth” to some extent, helping to maintain funding and community needs. As stated earlier, I appreciate forward thinking for improvement, but don’t believe in change for the sake of change. Growth type would be case-by-case for me, depending on the kind of business or situation, weighing both the economic and community impacts of the village yet not detracting from our rural roots.”

 

Michael S. Cheromiah

Age: 28

Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Teacher

Highest level of education: Bachelor of Arts

Previously held public office: None

Have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony offenses in New Mexico or any other state? If so, explain. “I have not been arrested.”

What qualifications/experience do you possess that will enable you to fulfill the responsibilities of the elected office you are seeking?

“I believe that I can help bring in a new perspective to the table. I represent what Bosque Farms will be in the future. I have been observing council meetings to understand how the municipal council functions. I also served as head of the alumni committee of Phi Delta Theta (NM Alpha) during my university years.”

What do you hope to accomplish if elected?

“I hope to help foster the development that has occurred in Bosque Farms. I also hope to help create an environment where Bosque Farms will be economically competitive in the future.”

What are the most important challenges facing the community, and how do you propose to address them?

“1. Business development: I want to help make Bosque Farms more competitive and attractive to future businesses. 2. Community areas: I want to promote more development of community areas such as the community center, library and bike path.”

How can you, if elected, help preserve the rural atmosphere of the village while also encouraging growth and economic development?

“I believe that these objectives are one and the same.”

 

William D. Kennedy (I)

Age: 72

Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Retired. Previously sold parts and service for bus, truck, and heavy equipment.

Previously held public office: Bosque Farms Planning and Zoning Commission, three years; Bosque Farms Village Council, 16 years.

Have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony offenses in New Mexico or any other state? If so, explain. “I have never been charged or convicted of any crime.”

What qualifications/experience do you possess that will enable you to fulfill the responsibilities of the elected office you are seeking?

“Three years on Bosque Farms Planning and Zoning Commission; one year as chairman, and 16 years on village council, currently mayor pro tem.”

What do you hope to accomplish if elected?

“I want to see our clicker construction to completion. I also want to continue our fiscal responsibility for the future of the village.”

What are the most important challenges facing the community, and how do you propose to address them?

“I believe finances are the biggest challenge we face. We need to remain fiscally conservative to provide services to your citizens.”

How can you, if elected, help preserve the rural atmosphere of the village while also encouraging growth and economic development?

“We must follow our current zoning ordinance on land use to keep large lot sizes. As far ad economic growth, our economic development committee is working to attract new business that fit our rural setting.”

 

VOTER INFORMATION

Election day for the Bosque Farms municipal election is Tuesday, March 1.

Voting the day of the election will be at the Bosque Farms Public Library addition.

Early and absentee voting is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.

Early and absentee voting will be at the village offices, 1455 W. Bosque Loop, Bosque Farms.

Two seats are open on the Bosque Farms Village Council. The two candidates with the most votes will win.