List of mayors of Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Mayor of the City of Santa Fe is head of the executive branch of Santa Fe, New Mexico's government. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within the Santa Fe county.
Alcalde-Mayor of the City of Santa Fe | |
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Style | His Honor |
Residence | Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
Term length | Four years; may serve two consecutive terms |
Inaugural holder | William Taylor Thornton |
Formation | 18th century |
Succession | Santa Fe County Commission |
Salary | $74,000 |
Website | http://www.santafenm.gov |
The budget is overseen by the mayor's office and is set at approximately $500 million. The city expends approximately $355 million. The office of the mayor expends approximately $700,000 and the city government expends approximately $7 million.[1] The mayor's office is located in Santa Fe City Hall. The mayor appoints a large number of officials, including commissioners who head city departments, and his deputy mayors. The mayor's regulations are compiled in the city of Santa Fe's Municipal Charter. According to current law, the mayor is limited to two consecutive four-year terms in office.