I am honored to be the State Representative Elect for District 23 and want to extend a thank you to all of my supporters.
The 2011 Special Session
Redistricting
Every 10 years, legislators across the country have to make adjustments to their respective state and congressional electoral boundaries as new census results come in. For areas that have seen significant population increases, that can mean adding congressional seats in the US House of Representatives and in the statehouse. Overall, the state has seen a 13.2 increase in population.
In spite of bi-partisan opposition, and after weeks of stalling, the Democrats pushed through a bill that favors politicians and not the voters. The House convened for 19 days at a cost of $50,000 per day. In total, Democrats have wasted over $900,000 this session only to introduce a partisan redistricting plan they could have had ready on day one.
Redistricting maps should not only meet the federal voting rights act, but should also remain competitive. As voters and tax payers, it is important you are informed about all of the efforts made by many of us who worked hard to put New Mexicans back to work, only to be shot down by Partisan politics.
Capital Outlay
I worked hard to keep the full Capital Outlay bill passed during the Special Session and brought an amendment to the floor to keep the full $212 million. Unfortunately, Democrats supported a much smaller amount of some $134 million less than the original bill. At its original amount, this bill would have authorized $212 million in Severance Tax Bond Projects, and an additional $42 million in road construction. This would have helped to create vital public work and would have created 1,000’s of jobs in our state.
Business groups and Labor worked diligently throughout the session to communicate to the legislature how much support there was for the $212 million capital outlay bill. The New Mexico Federation of Labor, NAIOP (The Real Estate Group), AED and ACI, among others, also ran a 48-hour campaign collecting 2,000 signatures in support of the full Capital Outlay amount.
Authorizing these projects would have kept more New Mexicans working. If the full capital bill had passed, projects would receive funding by December. Unfortunately, the additional amount will not be considered again until the 2012 session.
Instate Preference Passes-Good News for New Mexico Contractors
There will now be a 5% New Mexico business advantage when bidding on contracts with state and local governments. Now there are tightened residency requirements to ensure that only New Mexico businesses are receiving this advantage. In the past, other out of state entities have qualified and received this credit.
Unemployment
I also sponsored HB 31. Unfortunately, this crucial legislation was not supported by Democrats and did not make it out of committee. This bill addressed the solvency of the Unemployment Trust Fund without adding over $120 million in taxes on small businesses. It would have kept the current employer contribution rate stable for at least one more year, so the Governor, lawmakers and industry experts can determine the best approach to achieving a predictable and fair contribution schedule in the future.
David For Jobs
I am honored to be the State Representative Elect for District 23 and want to extend a thank you to all of my supporters.
The 2011 Special Session
Redistricting
Every 10 years, legislators across the country have to make adjustments to their respective state and congressional electoral boundaries as new census results come in. For areas that have seen significant population increases, that can mean adding congressional seats in the US House of Representatives and in the statehouse. Overall, the state has seen a 13.2 increase in population.
In spite of bi-partisan opposition, and after weeks of stalling, the Democrats pushed through a bill that favors politicians and not the voters. The House convened for 19 days at a cost of $50,000 per day. In total, Democrats have wasted over $900,000 this session only to introduce a partisan redistricting plan they could have had ready on day one.
Redistricting maps should not only meet the federal voting rights act, but should also remain competitive. As voters and tax payers, it is important you are informed about all of the efforts made by many of us who worked hard to put New Mexicans back to work, only to be shot down by Partisan politics.
Capital Outlay
I worked hard to keep the full Capital Outlay bill passed during the Special Session and brought an amendment to the floor to keep the full $212 million. Unfortunately, Democrats supported a much smaller amount of some $134 million less than the original bill. At its original amount, this bill would have authorized $212 million in Severance Tax Bond Projects, and an additional $42 million in road construction. This would have helped to create vital public work and would have created 1,000’s of jobs in our state.
Business groups and Labor worked diligently throughout the session to communicate to the legislature how much support there was for the $212 million capital outlay bill. The New Mexico Federation of Labor, NAIOP (The Real Estate Group), AED and ACI, among others, also ran a 48-hour campaign collecting 2,000 signatures in support of the full Capital Outlay amount.
Authorizing these projects would have kept more New Mexicans working. If the full capital bill had passed, projects would receive funding by December. Unfortunately, the additional amount will not be considered again until the 2012 session.
Instate Preference Passes-Good News for New Mexico Contractors
There will now be a 5% New Mexico business advantage when bidding on contracts with state and local governments. Now there are tightened residency requirements to ensure that only New Mexico businesses are receiving this advantage. In the past, other out of state entities have qualified and received this credit.
Unemployment
I also sponsored HB 31. Unfortunately, this crucial legislation was not supported by Democrats and did not make it out of committee. This bill addressed the solvency of the Unemployment Trust Fund without adding over $120 million in taxes on small businesses. It would have kept the current employer contribution rate stable for at least one more year, so the Governor, lawmakers and industry experts can determine the best approach to achieving a predictable and fair contribution schedule in the future.
- David Doyle. What matters to New Mexicans
Employer, Active Citizen and Parent…
With unemployment in our state reaching new levels it is important to have leadership that understands the importance of job creation, business survival and economic vitality. New and increased taxes are not the answers to our problems. David understands first hand the importance of job preservation with his more than 22 years of business management experience at Enterprise Builders. David has devoted countless hours to boards and committees for several business development organizations. He served a two-year term as Chair of NAIOP, sat on the Board for the Association of Builders and Contractors, and will serve as the next President of Albuquerque Economic Development.
Many local government laws can hinder business formation and growth. Passionate about the role that businesses play in economic recovery, David Doyle played an active role in the recent Legislative Session. He testified before numerous committees, representing the voice of business owners throughout our community. David wants to see laws that encourage entrepreneurs to start and grow local companies, not restrict and stifle business. David Doyle is committed to Albuquerque jobs
