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Bill Connor, DACLC Chair

575-523-3524
wconnor@epelectric.com
• The Bridge Operational
Our History Partnership for a
2010
Funding – $ 100,000
In the fall of 2007, a strong alliance of elect- Stronger Community What – Operating monies are needed to
ed officials, along with members of the edu- DACLC understands the challenge our implement the outcomes of the Regional
cation, economic development and the busi- legislators face. The needs of New Mexicans Education Initiative (REI). This county-wide col-
ness communities of Doña Ana County, are growing, while the resources remain Legislative Appropriations laboration between leaders from business,
joined together to work towards instituting limited. In light of that, DACLC has chosen education, economic development, and gov-
common visions and outcomes to benefit The Doña Ana County Legislative Coalition
issues that will not only help the citizens of ernment is focused on reducing the drop-out
the area. Up to that time, a number of collab- has set the legislative priorities for rate and increasing academic relevance
Doña Ana County, but will also improve
orative initiatives had already occurred its economy. A strong economy in Doña Ana 2010 that include support for education, through career and technical education.
throughout Doña Ana County, yet there was County translates to an increase in resources, economic development and funding for Why – We are losing too many of our kids.
still a need to formally collaborate on legisla- which allows the county to take care of more community construction projects. The vision is to ensure all students graduate
tive issues affecting New Mexico’s fastest- issues independently. DACLC is committed to able to compete in an international work-
growing county. The Doña Ana County working with legislators to strengthen New force. Using national best practices, this will
Legislative Coalition (DACLC) was created to Mexico’s fastest growing county. • CLC – Downtown TIDD be achieved by creating a virtual integration
fill that need. The DACLC promotes and sup- What – A long range vision for Downtown of the K-20 education system and business,
ports legislation that affects wealth creation, Our Membership Las Cruces has included infrastructure proj- and an increasing in career and technical
quality of life, and the community at large. ects that will eliminate the existing “race- education throughout the system.
track” roadway and open Main Street. The Community Benefit – This joint funded ini-
Our Mission infrastructure upgrades will also play into tiative between business, education and
The DACLC seeks to identify and promote the development of public/private types of government will benefit the community by:
significant legislative initiatives to benefit development. (1) increasing the supply and quality of the
Las Cruces and the surrounding communi- Why – The impact of the State of New available workforce and ensuing economic
ties’ economic and developmental needs. Mexico’s portion of the incremental GRT development opportunities, (2) raising high
Through collaboration, the DACLC member- could potentially add over $5.5 million to school graduation rates, (3) increasing stu-
ship will promote appropriate action at the potential infrastructure improvements in dents’ educational attainment, (4) increasing
city, county, state, and federal government the Downtown Tax District. With new con- successful completion of dual credit courses,
levels, if needed. Each year, the DACLC will struction projects (City Hall & Federal (5) increasing employer-involved internships
identify five to seven key legislative initia- Building) progressing, this GRT benefit and co-op education opportunities and (6)
tives submitted by DACLC core and alliance would be maximized by taking action now. decreasing the juvenile case load.
members. The DACLC will establish an annu- Community Benefit – The City of Las Cruces
al plan to strategically promote key initia- and Doña Ana County have already approved
tives and perform a post-legislative session their portion of the incremental tax dedica- Designed by Wilson Binkley
evaluation of DACLC’s effectiveness. This will tion to the Downtown District. This useful Advertising & Marketing
include the development of systems to project financing tool can be fully utilized by www.wilson-binkley.com
assess the level of support that elected legis- the State of New Mexico’s dedication of their 575-524-8118
lators provide for the identified initiatives. portion of the incremental GRT tax.

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