Tell Bernalillo County Commissioners to focus on reducing crime. 

Dear City Councilor, I applaud the City Council's decision to vote NO on the proposed "premium pay" ordinance on June 29th. However, as a resident of Albuquerque and customer of the businesses that support and enrich our community, I urge you to again vote NO in August on the proposed paid sick leave ordinances that voters have already turned down in 2017. I implore you to redirect your efforts and focus on improving opportunities for business growth and success, not more mandates on businesses as they struggle to recover from the effects of COVID-19. The unprecedented financial hardships Albuquerque businesses have recently endured due to the COVID-19 shutdown and disruptions to normal business procedures have put tremendous strain on both employers and employees alike. Many businesses have closed their doors permanently, crashing the revenue for city and state while removing opportunities and stability for those who were once employed. Imposing these mandates will only further stress the businesses that have been able to carry on and push them ever closer to ceasing operations if they cannot meet these goals. In 2017 voters had their say on the issue, and voted "NO" on a proposed paid sick leave mandate nearly identical to the one being resurrected at your next meeting. The residents, employees and business owners of Albuquerque believe in fostering an environment of growth for small and large businesses alike that allows them to make their own management decisions. Employment policies and benefits, including paid time off, should be negotiated between the employer and employee. Government attempts to micromanage and mandate this process for both large and small businesses, regardless not of their willingness but their ability to comply, leads to serious problems and hinders our ability to attract new businesses to our city. Please vote NO on these proposed Paid sick Leave mandate. Thank you for your service to our community and for your consideration of my comments. Sincerely

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