Tim Eichenberg
Tim Eichenberg | |
|---|---|
| 30th Treasurer of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Governor | Susana Martinez Michelle Lujan Grisham |
| Preceded by | James Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Laura Montoya |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 2009 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Diane Snyder |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Ivey-Soto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 72–73) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sandra |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of New Mexico (BA) |
Tim Eichenberg (born 1951)[1] is an American politician from the state of New Mexico. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the state treasurer of New Mexico.
Early life and education[edit]
Eichenberg was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended Albuquerque Public Schools and was graduated from the University of New Mexico.
Career[edit]
Eichenberg began his career as a real estate broker and property tax consultant for New Mexico Property Tax Consultants in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2]
Eichenberg was elected as the treasurer for Bernalillo County, New Mexico, in 1974. He served for two terms and was re-elected in 1976. In 2004, Eichenberg served as the property tax director for the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department during the tenure of Bill Richardson.[1] In his position, he supervised the work of all New Mexico county assessors.
Eichenberg was elected to the New Mexico Senate in 2008 and assumed office in January 2009.[3] During his tenure, he served on the public affairs and judiciary committees. In 2010, Eichenberg carried the NM Governmental Conduct Act, establishing a code of ethics for all state government employees.[4] Though he initially filed to run for re-election in 2012, he withdrew from the race on June 5, 2012.[5]
Eichenberg was elected as 30th state treasurer of New Mexico in 2014.[6] He was re-elected in 2018.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Eichenberg and his wife, Sandra, have two adult children.[citation needed] He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and has served on the boards for the National Kidney Foundation and the Arthritis Foundation.[4]
In 1994, Eichenberg was charged with a misdemeanor for illegally carrying a firearm in his carry-on luggage while attempting to board a plane in Austin, Texas.[8]
Electoral history[edit]
| New Mexico State Senate 15th District Democratic Primary Election, 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tim Eichenberg | 2,413 | 59.36 |
| Democratic | John Blair | 1,652 | 40.64 |
| New Mexico State Senate 15th District Election, 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tim Eichenberg | 12,643 | 56.52 |
| Republican | Diane Snyder | 9,728 | 43.48 |
| New Mexico Treasurer Democratic Primary Election, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tim Eichenberg | 59,683 | 52.72 |
| Democratic | John Wertheim | 53,523 | 47.28 |
| New Mexico Treasurer Election, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tim Eichenberg | 261,203 | 52.46 |
| Republican | Rick Lopez | 236.699 | 47.54 |
| New Mexico Treasurer Democratic Primary Election, 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tim Eichenberg | 141,227 | 100.0 |
| New Mexico Treasurer Election, 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tim Eichenberg | 394,780 | 57.9 |
| Republican | Arthur Castillo | 286,822 | 42.1 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "2 Democrats vie for treasurer's office". abqjournal.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Who We Are - Principals - New Mexico Property Tax Consultants". nmpropertytax.com.com. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ^ "Democrat Eichenberg wins treasurer primary". abqjournal.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ a b "About the Treasurer's Office". nmsto.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ^ "Eichenberg won't run in general election". New Mexico Telegram. Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Eichenberg wins New Mexico state treasurer race". abqjournal.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Democrat Tim Eichenberg re-elected as state treasurer".
- ^ Olson, Sean (August 23, 2008). "Eichenberg didn't disclose 1994 Gun Charge". abqjournal.com. Retrieved December 29, 2015.