Family Friendly Voter Guide

About the Niños & Neighbors Voters Guide

Niños & Neighbors sent a candidate questionnaire to all mayoral and city council candidates on the ballot for 2025. Candidates were given ten days to complete the questionnaire, which focused on four key areas:

1. Childcare, Early Childhood Education, and Early Intervention Services

2. Parks, Recreation, and Family Activities

3. Family Mobility and Safety

4. Community Engagement and Accountability

Questionnaire Structure

The survey included twelve substantive policy questions. Every mandatory yes/no question provided an optional opportunity for candidates to explain their positions further. Candidates were encouraged—but not required—to add their ideas, questions, concerns, and caveats in these sections.

The opening question asked: "Do you believe Santa Fe is a family-friendly city?" Candidates rated this on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "the City is very unfriendly to families" and 10 being "the City is extremely family-friendly."

Our Purpose

We explained to candidates that their responses would be published to help share their vision with families and community members who care deeply about issues such as childcare, parks and recreation, and other family-friendly and public safety infrastructure. We also plan to consider the strongest candidates for endorsement and share our endorsements widely.

We believe it's important for Santa Fe families and voters to know that their concerns matter to local policymakers. Candidates' participation demonstrates their commitment to engaging with Santa Fe families.

Corrections

Candidates/campaigns: If you notice any errors, typos, or mistakes, please contact us at admin@ninosandneighbors.com for corrections. You received a copy of your responses after completing the questionnaire, so while we will not amend or change answers, if a transcription mistake was made, we will correct it promptly.

2025 Candidate Questionnaire