As we work to fulfill our mission to “enhance and sustain the economy, promote the community and serve as the leading voice and public policy advocate for business in the Greater Las Cruces region” we are actively supporting pro-business candidates in all upcoming elections.
In order to arrive at objective candidate endorsements based on pro-business and pro-jobs criteria, the Greater Las Cruces Chamber’s Evaluation Committee conducted written and oral interviews with incumbents and challengers who met the guidelines of the process. The Candidate Evaluation Committee is a balanced panel of local business leaders with a keen sense of awareness of business, community and political issues. The Candidate Evaluation Committee then presented its recommendations to the Chamber Board, also a balanced panel of politically aware business leaders, who then decided on endorsements.
To have a healthy, growing community and a prospering economy that generates jobs as well as additional taxes for a vibrant quality of life, it is essential that local government adopt a pro-business culture that promotes the growth of business and expedites its development. The Greater Las Cruces Chamber will be the tip of the spear in representing the change that our community demands from local governmental bodies to create opportunity for every citizen.
City of Las Cruces Mayor
Miguel G. Silva
City of Las Cruces Council - District 1
Melecio Eli Guzman
City of Las Cruces Council - District 2
Phillip A. Van Veen
City of Las Cruces Council - District 4
Richard A. Hall
For more information and to see candidates written responses visit www.lascruces.org