Why is Tim Keller Running For Mayor of Albuquerque?

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

Honestly it makes no sense, it is only a lower position than he is in right now, I don't get it?

Please somebody tell me, I have  not been able to figure this out for weeks!

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

Please?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

IDK, but these guys might:

http://www.tk4abq.com/contact

[The Arizonan]

Better name recognition?

[Badger]

It's not unheard of for Statewide candidates to drop down to a more prominent local on such as mayor. I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head, but there are several on the tip of my tongue.

 at any rate, was he term-limited perhaps?

[Kingpoleon]

It's not unheard of for Statewide candidates to drop down to a more prominent local on such as mayor. I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head, but there are several on the tip of my tongue.

 at any rate, was he term-limited perhaps?

John Suthers is one.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

It's not unheard of for Statewide candidates to drop down to a more prominent local on such as mayor. I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head, but there are several on the tip of my tongue.

 at any rate, was he term-limited perhaps?

No, NM state auditor position can be held for two consecutive four years terms, and this was the middle of his first, and it was essentially his again if he wanted it.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

is being State Auditor really more prestigious and influential than being the Mayor of the state's largest city?

[Adam Griffin]

Who?

I feel like New Mexico has the least known batch of politicians of any state in the country. Of the House delegation, the only one I could think of was Steve Pearce - and all this time, I've been confusing him with Russell Pearce, who I thought carpetbagged there for a House seat!

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Who?

I feel like New Mexico has the least known batch of politicians of any state in the country. Of the House delegation, the only one I could think of was Steve Pearce - and all this time, I've been confusing him with Russell Pearce, who I thought carpetbagged there for a House seat!

If only they had a couple of 2 term governors run for President in the last decade.

Oh, wait.

[kyc0705]

Maybe he wants to be the mayor of Albuquerque? Let the man live!

[Mike Thick]

It's not unheard of for Statewide candidates to drop down to a more prominent local on such as mayor. I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head, but there are several on the tip of my tongue.

 at any rate, was he term-limited perhaps?

Antonio Villaraigosa dropped down from State Assembly Speaker to Los Angeles City Councilman.

[RFK Jr.’s Brain Worm]

It's not unheard of for Statewide candidates to drop down to a more prominent local on such as mayor. I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head, but there are several on the tip of my tongue.

 at any rate, was he term-limited perhaps?

Antonio Villaraigosa dropped down from State Assembly Speaker to Los Angeles City Councilman.

On a related note, Hilda Solis went from US Secretary of Labor to the LA County Board of Supervisors.

[kyc0705]

It's not unheard of for Statewide candidates to drop down to a more prominent local on such as mayor. I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head, but there are several on the tip of my tongue.

 at any rate, was he term-limited perhaps?

Antonio Villaraigosa dropped down from State Assembly Speaker to Los Angeles City Councilman.

On a related note, Hilda Solis went from US Secretary of Labor to the LA County Board of Supervisors.

I've read that the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors is one of the most powerful offices in the entire state of California, so it's not quite as much of a drop down as it seems at first.

[Rjjr77]

State Auditor Salary- 85,000

Albuquerque Mayor Salary- 125,000

[Young Conservative]

State Auditor Salary- 85,000

Albuquerque Mayor Salary- 125,000

Albequerque also probably helps him position for a Federal office run better tbh. He might aim for that congressional district eventually.

[Badger]

State Auditor Salary- 85,000

Albuquerque Mayor Salary- 125,000

Whoa! That's surprising, but it explains some of it for sure.

[KingSweden]

State Auditor Salary- 85,000

Albuquerque Mayor Salary- 125,000

Albequerque also probably helps him position for a Federal office run better tbh. He might aim for that congressional district eventually.

And Tom Udall won’t be around forever (though I suspect Hector Balderas has his eye on that)

[Gustaf]

Is Governor worth at least 4 times Auditor? Because somewhat simplistically, if Albuquerque is 25% of New Mexico, being the executive of that city seems like it might be potentially better than a low-level position state-wide.

[Former Kentuckian]

State Auditor Salary- 85,000

Albuquerque Mayor Salary- 125,000

Mind. Blown.

[Cynthia]

It's not unheard of for Statewide candidates to drop down to a more prominent local on such as mayor. I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head, but there are several on the tip of my tongue.

 at any rate, was he term-limited perhaps?

Antonio Villaraigosa dropped down from State Assembly Speaker to Los Angeles City Councilman.

On a related note, Hilda Solis went from US Secretary of Labor to the LA County Board of Supervisors.

Candice Miller went from Congresswoman to Macomb County sewage commissioner, LOL.

[Rjjr77]

It's not unheard of for Statewide candidates to drop down to a more prominent local on such as mayor. I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head, but there are several on the tip of my tongue.

 at any rate, was he term-limited perhaps?

Antonio Villaraigosa dropped down from State Assembly Speaker to Los Angeles City Councilman.

On a related note, Hilda Solis went from US Secretary of Labor to the LA County Board of Supervisors.

Candice Miller went from Congresswoman to Macomb County sewage commissioner, LOL.

in fairness with the issues in Macomb county that makes her look great and sets her up for a gubernatorial run in the future