CREATE "FILM, ART & CULTURE COMMITTEE"

Rep. Rodefer, a good friend of the motion picture and arts business in general is pushing to have a committee where we are likely to have if not a sympathetic ear at least a fair hearing. Bills concerning film would hopefully be referred to this committee in addition to others. Here is what I need from you, and I also need you to pass this on to anyone you know in the business;

RESPECTFUL emails asking the House members to consider this committee. Don’t make it just about film, point out that the arts community is a huge economic driver for New Mexico employing tens of thousands and bringing literally millions of tourists. Concentrate your arguments on the arts and not the economic benefits but it doesn’t do any harm to mention that you make your living in this arena. You don’t have to make it too long; they’ll get the point pretty quickly. I’m particularly looking for people such as vendors, people working in other artistic mediums, and just the general public who are interested. Thanks and contact me with any questions at ba480@hotmail.com

Jon

Creation of the Film, Art and Culture Committee of the New Mexico Legislature

The Interim Film, Art and Culture Committee, initiated by Represent... requires final approval by Legislative Council (members below, with their contact information from the legislative website). They meet Thursday morning May 7 to determine whether this committee actually comes into existence. Spread the word and contact each of these people to let them know how absolutely vital it is to the State of New Mexico and its economic future that we get this committee up and running ASAP.

Speaker Ben Lujan - (D) Co-Chair (505) 455-3354 ben.lujan@nmlegis.gov

Senator Michael S. Sanchez - (D) (505)865-0688 senatormssanchez@aol.com

Senator Timothy Z. Jennings - (D) (575)623-8331 timothy.jennings@nmlegis.gov

Senator Pete Campos - (D) (505)454-2501 petecampos@newmexico.com

Senator Carlos R. Cisneros - (D) (505) 670-5610 carlos.cisneros@nmlegis.gov

Senator Kent L. Cravens - (R) (505)888-2679 klcravens@alphagraphics.com

Senator Stuart Ingle - (R) (575) 356-3088 stuart.ingle@nmlegis.gov

Rhonda S. King - (D) Representative (505) 832-5050

W. Ken Martinez - (D) Representative (505) 287-8801

Rick Miera - (D) Representative (505) 843-6641

Sheryl Williams Stapleton - (D) Representative (505) 265-6089 sheryl.stapleton@nmlegis.gov

Thomas C. Taylor - (R) Representative (505) 320-0306 tom@tomtaylor.net

Jeannette O. Wallace - (R) Representative (505) 661-2575 wallace@losalamos.com