Dear Friends and Neighbors,

In the New Mexico State House I make your priorities my priorities and that’s my approach to representing the Westside in Santa Fe.

I work each day to make our communities better places for everyone to live. I’m cognizant that my decisions affect not only y personal constituents but also each and every New Mexican.

I’m committed to being a voice for the issues that matter to us. My priorities continue to include:

• Prioritizing public safety—funding the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers is a vital concern as well as meeting the needs of our public safety institutions and keeping repeat offenders off our streets;

• Funding education initiatives and policies in order to empower our students to achieve success and find meaningful pathways from “cradle to career;”

• Ensuring maintenance and construction of roads vital to public safety, commuters and economic development on the West Side of Albuquerque; and

• Expanding workforce, job training and apprenticeship opportunities to ensure that every New Mexican has access to meaningful, high-paying jobs.

As always, I will support policies and legislation that increase access to healthcare and ensure that the needs of our seniors and military veterans are thoroughly addressed. And I always roll up my sleeves and get to work with one single-minded focus. For me, it all comes down to emphasizing priorities and not getting caught up in all the politics. 

Feel feel to reach out to me with your hopes, your concerns, needs, and your invitations to community events and meetings via email (joy.garratt@nmlegis.gov) or phone/text (505-977-5039).
 
Sincerely,

Joy Garratt
New Mexico State Representative. District 29