District 4 Councilor· District 4 seat held until sworn in as mayor on April 30, 2026 (office-changer; current mayor row is separate)
Paul Wymer
Rio Rancho
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 2:52:41
- Avg per meeting
- 6:39
- Segments
- 3946
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Top issues during term (20)
Neighborhood variances — electric connection and narrow lot
The utility variance would save the applicant roughly $7,000-$9,000 in underground connection costs if approved.
Well 19 Rehabilitation
About $1.24 million total across the two contracts, drawn from utility funds.
Road Maintenance and Capital Projects
Staff noted any required road improvements would be obligated through a future traffic impact analysis paid through the development process.
Orchard Park Master Plan
The development will require new roads, water and sewer extensions paid by the developer, with traffic studies done phase by phase.
High Range 5, Phase 2 subdivision final plat
Development on substandard 50-foot lots in Rio Rancho Estates Unit 11
Property values and buildability of dozens of remaining 50-foot lots are at stake.
Home-based wine production as a permitted home occupation
Permanent Fund Investment Policy Revision
The fund's roughly $15.9 million value and its earnings shape future city revenue — stronger returns mean more money available for services later.
Laguna Burger Beer & Wine License
No direct city cost; standard state liquor licensing applies.
Unit 13 residential growth: Zuma Ranch Phase 2 and High Range 6 Phase 1A
New subdivisions bring property tax revenue but also demand for roads, utilities, and services.
Broadmoor Senior Center Van Funding
The project's fate hinges on uncertain federal CDBG funding for the coming fiscal year.
CDBG Grant Awards for Community Services
$522,046 in federal grant money going to community programs at no local cost.
Nacelle Road gazebo setback encroachment
The homeowner already faces code enforcement costs and would bear any future utility work in the easement at his own expense if the variance is granted.
traffic enforcement / speed cameras
If cameras go permanent, drivers could face ticket costs while the city may collect fine revenue and pay vendor and installation expenses.
Finance and revenue code amendment
Encore Multi-Family Subdivision
Library property disposal
2026 Permanent Fund Distribution Uses
The 2026 Permanent Fund distribution could direct city money toward capital projects, though the exact amount isn't shown in the materials provided.
Municipal Court Operations Funding
Budget is essentially flat year over year.
FY2027 City Budget
Total sources and uses of $452.3 million, with a $169.9 million General Fund and $78.3 million Utility Operating Fund.
Decisions during term (47)
Recorded while Wymer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (March 24 minutes and monthly reports)
Tampico Subdivision preliminary plat (118 lots)
Broadmoor Hill preliminary plat extension
Conditional use permit — Premier Pets Playground boarding kennel
Variance — Amreston Homes, 529 9th Ave NE
Appeal — winegrower license, 3546 Red Canyon Dr NE
March 24, 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes
Consent Calendar (items 1-4)
High Range 5 Preliminary Plat Extension (LGI Homes)
Green Summit Landscape Management Setback Variance
Northern Exposure Subdivision Variance — Avalanche Drive NW Stub Street
Northern Exposure Subdivision Variance — Arctic Avenue NW Stub Street
Northern Exposure Preliminary Plat
Consent Calendar (items 1-4)
D2 — Turtle Mountain Brewing small brewer off-site license, 905 36th Place SE
D3 — Turtle Mountain Brewing license, 7835 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE
D4 — RV storage site plan, Rio West Business Park
R18 — Vista Alegria Master Plan adoption
O4 — Vista Alegria zone map amendment
O1 — Water and wastewater revenue bonds, Series 2026 (second reading)
Voting record (11)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.