Commissioner District 1· 2026-01-05–2029-12-01 (exact start: January 5, 2026 'Administration of Oaths of Office' item on the City Commission agenda of Monday, January 5, 2026; month-level end: December 2029 per hobbsnm.gov/commission.html 'Term of Office Expires: 12-31-2029')
R. Finn Smith
Hobbs
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 26:48
- Avg per meeting
- 3:21
- Segments
- 289
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Top issues during term (2)(General)
Lodgers' Tax Funding for Community Events, FY 2027
Lodgers' tax revenue collected from hotel stays would be committed to event funding.
City Manager Employment Agreement
Raises the city manager's overall compensation through a doubled retention incentive and a new $7,500 annual allowance.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(General)
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