Tim Eichenberg

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.

Tim Eichenberg
30th Treasurer of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023
GovernorSusana Martinez
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Preceded byJames Lewis
Succeeded byLaura Montoya
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 15th district
In office
January 2009 – January 2013
Preceded byDiane Snyder
Succeeded byDaniel Ivey-Soto
Personal details
Born1951 (age 71–72)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSandra
Children2
EducationUniversity of New Mexico (BA)

Early life and education

Eichenberg was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended Albuquerque Public Schools and was graduated from the University of New Mexico.

Career

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

Eichenberg and his wife, Sandra, have two adult children. 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
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
  1. "2 Democrats vie for treasurer's office". abqjournal.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  2. "Who We Are - Principals - New Mexico Property Tax Consultants". nmpropertytax.com.com. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  3. "Democrat Eichenberg wins treasurer primary". abqjournal.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  4. "About the Treasurer's Office". nmsto.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  5. "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)
  6. "Eichenberg wins New Mexico state treasurer race". abqjournal.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  7. "Democrat Tim Eichenberg re-elected as state treasurer".
  8. Olson, Sean (August 23, 2008). "Eichenberg didn't disclose 1994 Gun Charge". abqjournal.com. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
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