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Santa Fe District 2 candidates debate housing, water and public safety at city forum

City of Santa Fe — District 2 candidate forum · January 18, 2026
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Summary

Nine candidates for the interim Santa Fe City Council District 2 seat gave two‑minute openings and answered questions on housing, water and immigration during a Saturday forum; the mayor outlined an appointment timeline and announced a year‑long charter review commission.

A candidate forum for the interim Santa Fe City Council District 2 seat on Saturday brought nine applicants before residents and a live stream to explain their priorities as the mayor prepares to appoint a replacement in the coming weeks.

Mayor (unnamed in the transcript) opened the session, apologized for microphone and livestream problems, and said the council plans to appoint a District 2 replacement in the near term. He also announced a Charter Review Commission that will study separation of powers in the city charter and deliver recommendations by April 2027; he described a…

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