Brian Patrick Gutierrez
Objective
To serve on the City of Santa Fe Planning Commission and contribute prior Commission experience,
leadership as a former Chair, Charter Review Commission service, practical judgment, and a local small
business perspective.
Summary
Local Santa Fe small business owner, former member and Chair of the City of Santa Fe Planning
Commission, and former member of the City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission. Experienced in land-
use review, development plans, subdivisions, variances, appeals, rezonings, public hearings, staff reports,
public testimony, Chapter 14 matters, and record-based decision-making.
Public Service Experience
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission
Former Member and Chair
Member: 2014–2023
Chair: 2021–2022
Served approximately nine years on the Planning Commission.
Served as Chair of the Commission.
Reviewed development plans, subdivisions, variances, appeals, rezonings, master plans, staff
reports, findings, conditions of approval, public comments, and Chapter 14 matters.
Participated in public hearings involving land use, neighborhood impacts, infrastructure,
transportation, access, parking, public safety, and City planning issues.
Helped conduct meetings in a fair, orderly, and respectful manner.
Evaluated matters based on the record, applicable rules, public input, and the best interests of Santa
Fe.
City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission
Former Member
Service: 2012–2013
Participated in review of proposed amendments to the Santa Fe Municipal Charter.
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Reviewed public input, governance issues, policy proposals, and possible charter amendments.
Gained experience with City government structure, public accountability, transparency, and long-
term civic decision-making.
Professional Experience
Mr. G’s Pro Tow, LLC — Santa Fe, New Mexico
Owner / Local Small Business Owner
Own and operate a Santa Fe-based small business serving local residents, businesses, and the
public.
Manage daily operations, customer service, compliance, equipment, scheduling, and regulatory
responsibilities.
Bring practical experience with transportation, access, parking, public safety, and regulated business
operations.
Santa Fe Recycles — Santa Fe, New Mexico
Owner / Local Small Business Owner
Own and operate a local small business in a regulated recycled-metals environment.
Maintain reporting, compliance, recordkeeping, and coordination with state requirements.
Bring a practical perspective on recycling, environmental responsibility, and local business
operations.
Community Leadership
St. Michael’s High School Parents’ Association
President
Support parent involvement, communication, meetings, events, and school community efforts.
Work with officers, committee chairs, parents, and school representatives.
Qualifications
Former Chair of the City of Santa Fe Planning Commission
Former Planning Commissioner with approximately nine years of service
Former City Charter Review Commission member
Local small business owner
Familiar with Chapter 14, land-use hearings, public testimony, staff reports, findings, and conditions
of approval
Practical understanding of neighborhood impacts, transportation, infrastructure, public safety,
housing, water, and responsible growth
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References
Available upon request.
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