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Votes at a glance: Sept. 30 Los Alamos County Council — key outcomes
Summary
Summary of votes and formal actions taken by Los Alamos County Council at the Sept. 30 regular meeting, including consent agenda, EV charger resolution (amended), federal lobby contract, and ordinance introductions.
At its Sept. 30, 2025 meeting, the Los Alamos County Council recorded the following formal actions (selected items):
- Consent agenda: Council approved the amended consent agenda (with item 8(d) removed) by motion of Councilor Reedy, seconded by Councilor Veil Clinton. Roll call: unanimous, 7‑0.
- Proclamation items: Council issued proclamations recognizing October as Arts & Humanities Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Ceremonial items; no council action required beyond recognition.)
- EV charging resolution (R E 0661‑25 / Resolution 2523, as amended): Council amended the published resolution to correct the installation location and adopted the resolution supporting NMDOT grant control number HW2C0245010 to construct two DC fast chargers at Mesa Public Library (2400 Central Ave.). Motion to adopt as amended by Councilor Haberman and seconded by Councilor Neil Clinton; roll call vote 7‑0.
- Cogent Strategies LLC contract (AGR25‑38): Council approved a five‑year federal lobbying/advocacy contract with Cogent Strategies LLC not to exceed $750,000 plus applicable GRT and approved associated budget revision 2026‑14. Motion by Councilor Neil Clinton, second by Councilor Herman; roll call 7‑0.
- Ordinance introductions: Council introduced ordinance OR1092‑25 (an amendment to the development code) and other items per the published agenda; public hearings were scheduled where required.
Major debated votes from the meeting are covered in separate articles: (1) adoption of a wildlife feeding ban ordinance (02‑373) and (2) sale and development approval for the A‑8A housing project (Ordinance 746). Council also directed staff to prepare a proposed 5/8‑cent GRT ordinance for introduction Oct. 7 and public hearing Oct. 28; that direction passed 6‑1.
