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ABOUT KLARISSA

District 3 is my Home

It has been an honor and a privilege to represent the community where I was born and raised.  Thank you for placing your confidence in me to serve as your City Councilor for District 3 in the City of Albuquerque.

During this term much needed capital projects have been completed or are underway, new parks like the Women’s Memorial Park and Anderson Heights Park.  The South Valley Senior Respite Center has been completed and will soon be open.  The new West Gate Community Center is almost finished and the Route 66 Visitors Center is under construction. Other projects include Street Lighting for the Southwest Mesa and many others.  I am also proud to say I have introduced and/or supported legislation that supports working families.  I have also encouraged business owners to locate at Las Estancias, Unser Crossing and Atrisco Plaza in District 3.     

This work isn’t done alone; it is the result of years of collaborating with dedicated community volunteers and also partnering with local, county, state and federal elected officials to accomplish the community’s long term vision for Southwest Albuquerque.  My husband Johnny and I are the proud parents of 6 children and 11 grandchildren.  It has always been our vision that not only our children but all children have a safe and healthy place to play, learn and thrive in a community with opportunities for all its residents. 

With your ongoing support, I am seeking re-election to continue the work you have entrusted me with.

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From the Community.  For the Community. 

Klarissa represents District 3 which encompasses the Southwest Mesa and parts of the South Valley from Central Ave south and west of the Rio Grande in the incorporated area. She served as Council President in 2019 and this year is serving as Committee of the Whole, Chair. Klarissa is the past President of the Southwest Alliance of Neighbors (SWAN) a coalition of 14 neighborhood associations committed to enhancing the community. As the former Executive Director for the West Central Community Development Group (WCCDG) she has worked hard for the revitalization of Route 66 a stretch of the historic road on Albuquerque’s Westside. She is a member of the Alamosa Neighborhood Association, honorary member of West Central Merchants and member of New Mexico Family Living Providers. She is a former City of Albuquerque Environmental Planning Commissioner. In 2011 she was presented the South Valley Pride Day Outstanding Citizen Award.
Councilor Peña was born and raised in Albuquerque’s South Valley and has been married to Johnny Pena for 37 years. She is the proud mother of six children and grandmother of eleven. She is also a caregiver to her brother with special needs.
Klarissa's community involvement began over 29 years ago as a concerned parent wanting the best for her children. After joining her neighborhood association, she began working with community leaders and elected officials to help revitalize the community. Councilor Peña understands the challenges we face as a community, and is committed to bringing much needed business, and jobs District 3.

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The Peña Family

Councilor Peña was born and raised in Albuquerque’s South Valley and has been married to Johnny Pena for 37 years. She is the proud mother of six children and grandmother of eleven. She is also a caregiver to her brother with special needs.

The Peña Family

Councilor Peña was born and raised in Albuquerque’s South Valley and has been married to Johnny Pena for 37 years. She is the proud mother of six children and grandmother of eleven. She is also a caregiver to her brother with special needs.