Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry reportedly is seriously considering a veto of at least part of a package of city ballot measures that include a marijuana decriminalization proposal and a tax measure that Berry opposes.
Berry has 10 days to act from when he formally receives the resolution that the City Council approved Monday night to put five proposals on the ballot.
Along with the marijuana decriminalization proposal to make possession of an ounce or less a civil offense, Berry also opposes a measure for a tax increase to provide funding for social services.
According to Gilberto Montano, Berry's chief of staff, the mayor is seriously considering a veto.
However, the Albuquerque Journal reports that there's debate over whether Berry can legally veto individual propositions or only the entire package.
Information from: Albuquerque Journal.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.