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City of Rio Rancho
3200 Civic Center Circle NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Phone: (505) 891-5000
TTY:(505) 891-1365
8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri

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District 1

Michael J. Williams

Mike Williams, originally from Detroit, Michigan, moved to New Mexico in 1984 and is the father of two daughters (Jennifer and Jessica). Married Kealy Williams in 2007.

Highlights from Councilor Williams’ life include:
  • Served over 30 years in law enforcement and retired
  • Served 25 years in labor relations
  • Served two terms on the Rio Rancho Labor Management Board
  • Served two terms on the Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Commission
  • Member, Loyal Order Moose Lodge 2447 - past governor
  • Member, Sons of American Legion Post 118
  • Past Division Captain, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Past president, New Mexico Coalition of Public Safety Officers
  • Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments Board Member
  • Served as Deputy Mayor for Rio Rancho for a total of 4 1/2 years 
  • Elected Mayor of Rio Rancho by the Governing Body on August 8, 2007
  • Elected District 1 City Councilor for a third-term on March 4, 2008
Photo of Counilor Michael J. Williams

City Accomplishments:
  • Passage of compensation plan to retain and recruit public safety employees
  • Updated revision of home occupancy ordinance
  • Built first skate park in the city
  • Constructed Dog Park at Rainbow Center
  • Misc. Rainbow Park improvements
  • Erected street lights at Northern Blvd. and Rainbow Blvd. 
  • Facilitated settlement of Unit 16 litigation for redevelopment
  • Gateway improvement of Unser Blvd.
  • Resolution working on implementation of a water reuse system and conservation
  • Resolution on Military Museum
  • Watchdog on MVD city expenses and water rates
  • Repealed Labor Management Ordinance saving city funds
  • Ordinance on bittering agent in anti-freeze
  • Resolution on acquisition of land for Veteran's Cemetery
  • Enhanced Animal Control Ordinance
  • Resolution on Code Enforcement transfer to Department of Public Safety as awell as adding officers
  • Advanced certified municipal official through the New Mexico Municipal League

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