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Biography

Morris Madrid
 

Making a Difference

        There are many ways to “make a difference” in our society.  One way is at the most personal and individual level.  By trying to be righteous, honest, and sincere one will impact all who surround him.
          Another way is through leadership and example.  In our society, public officials are granted the opportunity, by public attention and authority to actually demonstrate, and enact, initiatives that have a positive impact on society.  Most elected positions are considered to be, and truly are, positions of “power”.  Authority associated with elected office may be a very powerful tool.  It may be used to the detriment or benefit of all of us.  It may be, and has been, used for the sole benefit and profit of those who have chosen to take a selfish path.
         Why am I seeking such “power”?  I believe that power granted to elected officials is not for the purposes of control, personal gain, profit, or elevation of self-esteem.  I believe that when one is elected to serve the public, that is exactly what one should do.  THE POWER IS GRANTED TO SERVE THE PUBLIC!.
        The selection of our elected officials should be based upon sincerity, honesty, and integrity.  In recent years, our community has seen what teamwork, coordination, and dedication can accomplish.  We have also seen what personal differences, ego, and greed can do to our citizens.  Our citizens have demonstrated their desire for positive and permanent change to our governing system.  My experience has given me knowledge in two areas that most others may not share.  I understand how our governing body should operate and I understand how it actually does operate.  I can be a key factor in building that bridge from the way the governing body does work to the way it should work.  Because I am capable and because I care, I can “make a difference”.

Here are my background and qualifications

         Education:

                Graduate, West Las Vegas High School 1977
                    Graduate, New Mexico Highlands University
                    Bachelor of Arts, (BA) Accounting 1981
                    Master of Business Administration, (MBA) Gen. Business 1982

        Experience:

                   Sloan and Company, CPAs
                   Staff Auditor, 1983-1984
                   New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
                   Financial Manager 1984-1988
                   Macias and Rivera, CPAs
                   Senior Auditor 1988-1993
                   Sierra Transit Mix, Inc.
                   Controller 1993-1994                  

        Armand Hammer United World College
                   Accountant, 1994-1995
                  

        New Mexico Highlands University
                   Senior Accountant 1995-2002

        City of Las Vegas
                   Finance Director  2002
                   City Manager 2002-2005

        New Mexico Highlands University
                  Special Projects Coordinator 2005-Present

      Personal:
              Born 1959 to the late Luis T. and Pita Ludi Madrid
                 Family - Lucy D. Madrid - wife of 17 years
                 Sons Anthony 14 yrs, and Andrew 10 yrs

     Community Volunteering:
             Volunteer - Salvation Army
                Love Your Neighbor Group
                Young American Basketball League

     Membership Organizations (Past and Present)
            Member, Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Las Vegas
               Member, Association of Government Accountants
               Member, Las Vegas Men’s Golf Association
               Member, New Mexico City Manager’s Association
               Member, New Mexico Municipal League
               Member, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials

     Awards:

             Outstanding Service:
                    New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Dept. 1986
                    New Mexico Highlands University 2000
                    Las Vegas Little League Association 2003
                    City of Las Vegas Fire Department 2003
                    Las Vegas Fraternal Order of Police 2004
                    Las Vegas Housing Authority 2004

           Community:
                Las Vegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commerce Outstanding
                  Adult Citizen Of the Year -2003
                  Veterans of Foreign Wars, Service 2003
                  United States Army National Guard - Team Medal Award 2004

     Political Experience:

              Appointed: Governor’s Committee on Boards and Commissions 1986
              Elected: San Miguel County Democratic Party Precinct Chair 2005

     Legislative Testimony/Presentation:

           Federal: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
             State: New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee
             New Mexico Senate Finance Committee
             New Mexico House Appropriations and Finance Committee
             New Mexico House Energy Committee

 

 

 

 

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