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 (20)(Public Safety)
Condemnation and Removal of Dilapidated Properties
Removal costs fall to the city initially, potentially recoverable through liens.
Animal Welfare Services and State Grant Funding
Supported by a state Animal Welfare Fund grant and a competitively bid veterinary services contract; specific amounts are not stated in the agenda materials.
Walgreens liquor license transfers
The license transfer could shift a local liquor permit to a new brewing business.
Federal Fire Grants (AFG and SAFER)
Up to $200,000 local match on the truck grant if awarded; the SAFER positions are 100% federally funded for three years.
Flock license plate reader cameras
First Responder Response to School Incident
Healthy Communities Health Screening Program
Program services are free to participants; no city cost identified.
Fire Engine 513 Repairs
$68,253 from an existing budget line — well below the city's $90,000 related-party threshold but requiring approval.
Hobbs 100 Community Pride Initiative
No city funding requested — a volunteer partnership effort.
New Ambulance Funded by State Fire Funds
No local cost — the $399,009 comes from state fire funds.
Stray dogs running at large
Unknown; facility improvements tied to future budget stabilization.
Dangerous Dog Ordinance Update
Owners of dangerous dogs will pay registration and kennel fees set by commission resolution.
police department sex crimes investigations
If Hobbs needs more investigators or resources for these cases, that could mean more city spending—but there’s no price tag yet.
Ambulance transport to Nor-Lea hospital
Slow Your Roll traffic safety campaign
Largely produced in-house with existing resources; some paid radio and print ads.
Animal Care Agreement with City of Eunice
Costs of caring for seized animals under the agreement were not stated in the materials provided.
Lea County Humane Society Services Agreement
WIPP Transportation Routing
Emergency Response Digital Mapping with Hobbs Municipal Schools
The city would grant funds to the project; the amount was not stated in the materials provided.
Police union memorandum of agreement
The cost impact on the city budget isn't specified in the available materials.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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