The ACCE Council was established by the Santa Fe County (County) Board of County Commissioners (Board) at its December 9, 2024, meeting via Resolution No. 2024-167. The ACCE Council will be comprised of eleven voting members, two from each Commission District and one at-large member identified by staff and appointed by the Board at its January 28, 2025, meeting. Meetings will be held monthly, and appointees will be required to complete a conflict-of-interest form and comply with the County’s Code of Conduct.
The mission of the Council is to advise County staff and contracted consultants to identify optimal efforts that will establish and strengthen the identity and economy of arts and culture in Santa Fe County. The first task of the ACCE Council will be to work with a consultant to develop a strategic five-year plan for arts programming and funding for the County.
The following eight (8) members were appointed at the January 28, 2025, Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting.
Anthony Moore, D1
Nancy Sutor, D2
Kevin Box, D3
Carla Sanders, D4
Brian McPartlon, D4
Mariah Burns, D5
Jennie Cooley, D5
Michael Lancaster, at-large
Additional members are being sought for Commission Districts 1, 2, and 3. Interested County residents from these districts should submit letters of interest and resumes explaining their relevant expertise and qualifications to serve on the ACCE Council to:
Santa Fe County Office of Economic Development
Attn: Leila Shadabi, Economic Development Specialist
PO Box 276
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0276
Email: lshadabi@santafecountynm.gov
Phone: (505) 986-6250