Trees and BuildingsThe news media are full of chatter about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, more often referred to as the stimulus package, and how they are being used. Almost everyone has an opinion. Lawmakers in some states have rejected the funds.  In others, they welcome whatever money is available with open arms. Most have a need to make the shortfall brought about by the worldwide economic downturn and are even critical of the way the money is being spent. A recent article in the local newspaper criticized the spending of money allocated for transportation because buses and trains were bought in Canada and in another state. The government had to justify the expenditure. The  city bought buses and trains with earmarked for transportation in the same way it always has. We have known even before the first trains arrived last year, that the Rail Runner Express was manufactured in Canada. New Mexico does not build or manufactire buses and trains.

In our city, the mayor integrated ten implementation teams to  track and bid on the available federal funds. I assume that all states except for those that are in the enviable position of not needing the funds, have made similar arrangements for their proper management and distribution. I consider it an honor and a privilege to have been selected to serve on one of the teams. I hope to be able to look back soon on a flourishing state and national economy with pride for having played a part in working with the governor of our state, the mayor of our city and the members of all the stimulus teams to help in the economic recovery and smooth transition from bad to better times.

Eloise Gift is Associate Broker at Keller Williams Realty in Albuquerque, NM. She was appointed by Mayor Martin Chavez to serve on the Stimulus Implementation Team for the City of Albuquerque. She can be reached directly at 505-363-5156 or at her office at 505-897-1100. You may network with her on facebook and linkedIn, orfollow her on twitter.

Eloise Gift, CRS
Gift Realty NM
Your Gift For Real Estate - Your Gift For All Seasons
www.giftrealtynm.com
505-363-5156

 
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MAR
23
2009
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Eloise - CONGRATULATIONS!  That indeed IS an honor, and a major part to play in your city.  That says a lot about the credible reputation you have built up for yourself.   In Illinois, certain Realtors will be meeting with the Mayors to assist with distribution of the allotment.  I am sure hoping they will select me as one of them also.

10:45am • #1
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Eloise, that is a big honor.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  I look forward to reading a future blog from you telling us if things turned out like you hoped it would.

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Eliose - I'll move to Albuquerque if you will approve my Bailout!!!!!!  Seriously, a huge congratulations on your appointment.  Thanks for sharing.

Cheers

 

8:07pm • #3
MAR
28
2009
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Fred- I'll try to see if we have enough to go around and reach you where you are.  We are all going to look back on these days with great stories to tell. Thanks for visiting!

7:34pm • #4
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31
2009
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Eloise Congratulations - it is a responsibility, but you are being recognized for your expertise and community involvement   Good luck with it, but we both know reaktors van make a difference  Karen

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08
2009

Just thot you'd be interested in these 17 verses which I love which'll help you wiseabove. May God flagrantly bless you, my friend, and may the Trinity always put two options in thy Finite Existence (L or R) so you know the Way home to Heaven Above. May I meet you Upstairs and we'll go for a beer? I'd like that.

 

Hebrews 9:27

2 Timothy 4:3-4

Galatians 4:16

Daniel 12:3

1 Corinthians 11:1

Isaiah 22:22

Psalms 37

Luke 13:24

Acts 17:26

Matthew 5

Romans 8:18

Colossians 3:17

James 1:2

Jeremiah 24:41

<1 Peter 4:8>

 

Ecclesiastics 4:28

<John 21:25>

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7:50pm • #7

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