Karen Trujillo, a real-estate broker and president of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces, announced today that she is running for the open District 6 seat on the Las Cruces City Council.
Trujillo’s top goal, according to a news release from her campaign, is to bring a moderate voice to a council she says is often divided.
“The city council has a responsibility to keep the benefits to all Las Crucens in mind when making decisions,” she said. “For example, growth is necessary, but when voting on growth there so many elements that have to be considered to include the city’s resources, infrastructure and strategic plan. I want to focus on preserving Las Cruces, the ‘Cruces’ we all love.”
Trujillo joins former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Curran and Lawrence Joy, the owner of a direct mail advertising firm and the voice of NMSU’s marching band, in the race, and others are considering running. The special election is being held Jan. 15 to replace Ken Miyagishima, who was elected mayor earlier this month.
Candidates will file to run on Tuesday.
Trujillo said she also stands for “strong local businesses, responsible growth, steady prosperity and, most important, a passion for Las Cruces.” She has already been talking with residents while gathering the signatures required to run.
“I’ve had a lot of positive feedback,” she said. “It seems we all have the same concerns.”
Trujillo is a member of a number of other community boards.
A prior version of this posting incorrectly identified Trujillo as a stock broker.
Karen Trujillo, a real-estate broker and president of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces, announced today that she is running for the open District 6 seat on the Las Cruces City Council. 