Sandoval county commission

Frank Smith (D) Paul Linson (R)
Background Served in the United States Marine Corps; Juris Doctor, Santa Clara University School of Law. Currently provides midterm rental housing to visiting first responders. Former Albuquerque Police Department detective and former Chief of Police for the Village of Bosque Farms, with more than two decades in law enforcement. Rio Rancho small business owner and Realtor for more than 20 years.
Endorsements New Mexico Wild Action Fund
Funded by Semilla, which backs a DSA candidate, supported the Immigrant Friendly Act, & banning ICE facilities. Smith backs Emerge.		 Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association, the Rio Rancho Police and Communications Association, and Sandoval County Professional Fire Fighters Local 4563, among others.
Economic development Largely dependent on securing government funding through federal and state funding, as well as public-private partnerships to attract employers. Emphasizes private-sector growth, local spending retention, fiscal restraint, and public safety.
Business background Former small-business owner Operates a real estate business; former police chief
Infrastructure Pursue federal, state, tribal and developer funding Prioritize projects through county budgeting and available resources
Taxes and spending Supports government partnerships, grants, and economic development incentives Controlled spending and development that expands the county’s tax base through private enterprise and investment
Public safety Supports fully staffed first responders and better emergency response Brings approximately 24 years of law-enforcement experience
Political approach Stresses government partnerships Stresses local responsibility and practical budgeting