Executive Summary: Building a Transparent and Modern Santa Fe: My Commitment to Financial Accountability:

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​✅ Fiscal Accountability & Transparent Governance

Top Priority: Action in the First 100 Days

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Building a Transparent, Modern Santa Fe

Santa Fe deserves a city government that manages taxpayer dollars with integrity, precision, and transparency. As your next mayor, I will lead a transformation in how City Hall operates — starting on day one.

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.

 

Why It Matters

For nearly two decades, Santa Fe’s financial audits have been plagued by delays — with 65% of audits between 2004 and 2023 submitted late. This has weakened public trust, compromised our city’s credit, and limited our ability to plan for the future.

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But change is not only possible — it’s already begun.

• The FY 2024 audit was submitted on time — the first punctual filing in five years

• Four audits were completed in just the past 18 months

• Progress is thanks to investments in staffing, processes, and new technology

 

These improvements show what’s possible with leadership, focus, and accountability. I will build on this momentum — and raise the bar.

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My Commitments to Santa Fe

As mayor, I will ensure our financial operations meet the highest standards of professionalism and transparency.

 

🔹 Complete All Outstanding Audits — Fast

​🔹 Launch a Public Financial Dashboard​​​

🔹 Establish the Mayor’s Office of Accountability & Results

🔹 Modernize City Systems

🔹 Support and Grow Our Financial Workforce

​🔹 Engage the Public in the Process

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Results You Can Expect

• Stronger credit ratings and lower borrowing costs

• Greater public trust in how money is managed

• Smarter, data-driven decisions for infrastructure, housing, and safety

• A city that runs efficiently — because it respects every taxpayer

 

This Is Leadership That Delivers

I understand the complexities of municipal finance — and I’ve done the homework. What Santa Fe needs now is a mayor who won’t make excuses, who knows what needs to be fixed, and who has a plan to get it done.

We’ve seen what can happen when audits are late. It’s time we show what happens when leadership is on time — and accountable.​