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Survey shows broad support for raising Santa Fe living wage to $17.50; housing identified as top community concern
Summary
City staff told the Finance Committee on Oct. 6 that a still‑open civic engagement survey (600+ responses) shows 63% of respondents strongly support raising the local living wage to $17.50; respondents overwhelmingly ranked housing affordability as the largest obstacle to living and working in Santa Fe.
City staff presented results of ongoing civic engagement on a proposed local living‑wage increase at the Oct. 6 Finance Committee meeting, saying more than 600 people had responded to an English/Spanish survey distributed through city and partner channels.
Community Development Director Alisa Montoya and Office of Economic Development Director Johanna Nelson summarized survey findings and public outreach. Montoya told the committee "nearly three‑quarters of respondents support raising the living wage," and that respondents consistently ranked housing costs as their top financial strain.
Key findings
- Support level: 63% of respondents "strongly support" raising the living wage to $17.50 with potential annual incremental increases; 7% "somewhat support." - Perceived…
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