Michael J. Williams Mike Williams, originally from Detroit, Michigan, moved to New Mexico in 1984 and is the father of two daughters. 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 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 3 1/2 years  Appointed 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

• 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• Repealed Labor Management Ordinance saving city funds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
• Only City of Rio Rancho certified municipal official through the New Mexico Municipal League

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