Yesterday, while broadcasting (livestreaming) for NMGOV.TV the Governors speech, at the NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) luncheon at the Albuquerque Marriott I had an opportunity to briefly visit with Susana (NM Gov. Martinez) about some ongoing difficulties the public is having talking with her about issues previously addressed before taking office. I specifically asked her if she was going to implement an "open door after four" policy as did the former NM Governor, Gary Johnson.
She assured me, she is aware of the problem and is putting together an opportunity where the public can meet with her for 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes if necessary with follow up. She said the plan is to have the event scheduled by the end of May.
There are some definite problems with staffers and even some cabinet members who say they will respond to official inquiries and request but in fact "do not". Then some of Susana's staffers are naive enough to believe either verbal responses to complaints or accept outright untruths without checking back with the constituents. It is the Governor who is the last stop in a long line of bureaucratic red tape after exhausting all administrative remedies.
Only time will tell if this actually happens but nevertheless, it is good news to all those frustrated constituents who are NOT on the inside with the handlers and gatekeepers. I myself find the most challenging part of a new administration is dealing with some of the naive appointees who fail to recognize classified employees vested interests to hold on to their jobs and some at all costs.
There are other appointees who clearly don't share the Governor's philosophy for open and transparent government. I hope she finds out the truth and administers the appropriate medicine.
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