In this week's episode, we’re talking to Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima, who recently delivered his 16th and final State of the City address. Miyagishima was first elected mayor of Las Cruces in 2007 and is currently in his fourth, four-year term. In November, he announced that he would not seek a fifth term.
While this is certainly not an exit interview — as he will still lead the city for months to come — we thought we should touch base on what he feels he has accomplished, as reflected in this year’s State of the City address. There have been ups and downs, for sure — moments of turmoil. But the mayor largely focused on how his vision for Las Cruces has been carried out, so far, during his 16 years in the office.
Before running for mayor, Miyagishima served as a Doña Ana County Commissioner. He also served as a city councilor. In August 2013, Miyagishima unsuccessfully applied to become Doña Ana County Manager.
This week, we're grateful to have the mayor joining us.