Press Release for Hand in Hand Event

Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz Hosts Informational Community Event to Address Questions and Concerns

Issued by Bernalillo County
Public Information Dept.
Liz Hamm
lhamm@bernco.gov
Office: 468-7026
Fax: 768-4444


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Bernalillo County 2nd District Commissioner Art De La Cruz will host a free, community-wide program Saturday, November 7, 2009 that will bring County Hall to the South Valley. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.

The event, called “Hand in Hand (“Mano en Mano”): Bernalillo County Working with You,” will be held at Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd. SW, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Commissioner and the County Manager, Deputy County Managers and other high level administrators, as well as the Treasurer, Assessor, Sheriff, and County Clerk will be on hand to answer any questions residents and businesses have about the programs and services the County provides and to respond onsite their concerns. The DWI Batmobile, K-9 Unit and Mobile Command Unit and a pet adoption will also be a part of the morning.

South Valley native Art De La Cruz has served in local government for 34 years. In that role and as an elected official he believes the most important service government employees can provide is to be responsive to the public.

“I have had positive feedback from many people regarding this event. I look forward to visiting personally with you. I encourage people to take a few minutes to join us for a cup of coffee and take advantage of this opportunity to come out and talk to us. This is a great example of how much Bernalillo County cares about the South Valley,” says Commissioner De La Cruz.