Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller on the City's Housing Crisis

Senior Producer Lou DiVizio introduces the show and tosses things over to Gene Grant for his exclusive interview with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. During their one-on-one conversation, Gene speaks with Mayor Keller about the city's 'Housing Forward' initiative and questions how the city fell so far behind on housing. Gene also asks if the plan to create 5,000 new rental units in the next two years is feasible. The mayor addresses the ongoing back-and-forth on safe outdoor spaces and comments on his relationship with City Council given recent disagreements on homelessness issues. Host: Lou DiVizio Correspondent: Gene Grant Guest: Tim Keller, Mayor of Albuquerque For More Information: Housing Forward Initiative – City of Albuquerque Predictions for the Albuquerque Housing Market in 2023 - KOB Council Approves Funds for Low-Income Housing Projects - KRQE City-sanctioned Safe Outdoor Spaces moving forward-KRQE News Opposition against ABQ ‘safe outdoor space’ continues- KRQE News Safe outdoor spaces back before City Council- Albuquerque Journal Chaplain takes to streets to help homeless- Santa Fe New Mexican NMiF on Facebook NMiF on Youtube NMiF on Instagram NMiF on Twitter