Michelle Garcia Holmes

Michelle Garcia Holmes was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned a bachelor's degree in occupational education from Wayland Baptist University. Holmes' career experience includes working as a chief of staff with former New Mexico attorney general Gary King and as a police officer and detective for the Albuquerque Police Department.[1][2]

Holmes has served as an ordained senior chaplain with the International Federation of Chaplains, as a chair and member with the Intimate Partner Death Review Team, and as a member with the Child Fatality Review Team, as a member with the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Holmes is also a Blue Star Mother.[2]

Michelle Garcia Holmes did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Holmes' campaign website stated the following:

Reduce - GAS PRICES, Inflation, Healthcare Premiums and Taxes

Ensure Funding - For Our Labs, Education, Police and School Safety

Secure Our Border - End the flow of Fentanyl, Strong Immigration Policy, Funding for Homeland Security and Border Agents

Confront Crime and Corruption - Support Police, End Catch and Release and Prosecute Criminals

Unleash our Potential - More Opportunity for New Mexicans, Effective Education for our Children and Protections for Women and the unborn

End Double Taxation - Social Security and Veteran Benefits[5]

—Michelle Garcia Holmes' campaign website (2022)[6]

Michelle Garcia Holmes did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Michelle was born and raised in Albuquerque and has a Bachelor of Science from Wayland Baptist University. Michelle served 8 years as the Chief of Staff for the New Mexico Attorney General's office, for Attorney General, Gary King. Where she worked on the creation of the first Government Corruption Division, legislation against child predators and human traffickers, as well as overseeing agency grants, budget review, hiring, and training.

Additional projects include managing statewide education on internet predators, the dangers of methamphetamine, prescription drug issues in New Mexico, teen dating violence outreach, and education and legal services.

She also served as the liaison to the Joint Terrorism Task Force and New Mexico's congressional delegation. Michelle also Served 20 years and retired at the rank of detective from the Albuquerque Police Department. She held positions in the Violent Crimes Division, Crimes Against Children Unit, Sexual Assault Unit, Property Crimes Unit, Auto Theft Unit, and Chief's Staff.

Ordained Senior Chaplain, International Federation of Chaplains

Blue Star Mother

Intimate Partner Death Review Team Chair (former member and chair)

Child Fatality Review Team (former member)

Joint Terrorism Task Force (former member)

Achievements I am Most Proud of:

Marrying Earl Holmes and raising five amazing children.

Being a part of bringing to justice the "Ether Man Rapist", Robert Howard Bruce.

We made history indicting his DNA.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

It's time for Congress to get back to work and stop putting politics above peopleNew Mexico is a beautiful states and has a bright future, It just has to be unleashed.My district becomes more and more crime ridden while our representives focus on their far lef agenda, this needs to stop.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Michelle Garcia Holmes believes we must

SECURE OUR BORDER

SAFEGARD FUNDING FOR OUR LABS

SUPPORT OUR MILITARY AND VETERANS

PROTECT OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS

TACKLE RISING HIGHER EDUCATION COSTS

PROTECT AND DEFEND OUR WATER RIGHTS

REDUCE THE NATIONAL BUDGET DEFICIT

KEEP AMERICA ENERGY INDEPENDENT

PROTECT THE LIFE OF EVERY CHILD AND SENIOR, 100% PRO-LIFE

SUPPORT FAIR TRADE AGREEMENTS FOR OUR COUNTRY

FIGHT FOR LOWER HEALTHCARE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS

PROTECT AND SECURE HIGHER PAYING JOBS FOR OUR FAMILIES

SECURE FUNDING FOR SAFER CITIES AND SCHOOLS

Garcia Holmes' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]

Crime reduction

Excerpt: "I am dedicated to making Albuquerque safe so we can attract more businesses to our community. The violent crime rate is out of control with serious drug, gang, property, and violent crime issues which are literally killing Albuquerque's chances for economic growth. Due to inadequate staffing, police officers are working in a reactive environment, they are working hard to answer calls as they come in and have little if any opportunity to be proactive."

Economy

Excerpt: "A safe city will attract businesses to come to Albuquerque, which will create more jobs for our families and make Albuquerque a better place for our children to thrive. I will be a Mayor that helps small business and startups grow. Albuquerque’s demographics can support businesses like technology, healthcare, and manufacturing."

City services

Excerpt: "A Mayor provides many critical services to the community they serve, police, fire/rescue, transit, permits, licensing, 311 to name a few. City services must work cooperatively with the citizens they serve. I will be a Mayor that will work to provide Albuquerque the very best of those services."

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