Denish Proudly Accepts Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Budget Bulldog Award

Denish opposed food tax and gross-receipts tax increases; proposes plan to save taxpayers $450 million over five years

(ALBUQUERQUE) -- Diane Denish today accepted a 2010 Budget Bulldog Award from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. The awards are given annually to public officials who fight for fiscal responsibility.

During the most recent Legislative session, Denish opposed the food tax and the increase in the gross-receipts tax, saying that government must first look to tighten its belt before ever considering new taxes. Denish also recently announced a comprehensive government reform plan that would save taxpayers $450 million over the next five years.

"I am honored to receive this award," Denish said. "Increasing taxes on middle-class families during these difficult times is just plain wrong. I believe as New Mexicans are being forced to do more with less, government should do the same."