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{{Short description|American politician (born 1963)}}
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{{Infobox Politician
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Ken Miyagishima
| name = Ken Miyagishima
| image =
| image =
| caption = Mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico
| caption = Mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|1|1|mf=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|5|15|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Biloxi, Mississippi]]
| birth_place = [[Biloxi, Mississippi]], U.S.
| residence = [[Las Cruces, New Mexico]]
| residence = [[Las Cruces, New Mexico]], U.S.
| office = Mayor of Las Cruces
| office = Mayor of [[Las Cruces, New Mexico|Las Cruces]]
| term_start = 2007
| term_start = 2007
| term_end =
| term_end = 2023
| predecessor = Bill Mattiace
| predecessor = Bill Mattiace
| successor =
| successor = [[Eric Enriquez]]
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
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| spouse = Rosie
| religion = [[Roman Catholic]]
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| children = 4
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| spouse = Rosie
| website = <ref name="las-cruces-org">{{Cite web |title=Mayor Ken Miyagishima {{!}} Las Cruces, NM |url=https://www.las-cruces.org/1935/Mayor-Ken-Miyagishima |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006000829/http://www.las-cruces.org/1935/Mayor-Ken-Miyagishima |archive-date=2022-10-06 |access-date=2020-10-05 |website=www.las-cruces.org}}</ref>
| children = Danielle, Juan, Frank, Carlos
| birth_name = Kenneth Daniel Gallegos Miyagishima
| gender = Male
| education = [[New Mexico State University]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])
| website = http://www.las-cruces.org/council/mayor.shtm
}}
}}


'''Kenneth Daniel Gallegos Miyagishima''' (born May 15, 1963) is an American businessman and politician who served as the [[mayor]] of [[Las Cruces, New Mexico]] from 2007 to 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Catlin |first=Nick |date=2023-12-18 |title=Las Cruces mayor steps down from role after 16 years, 4 terms |url=https://www.koat.com/article/las-cruces-mayor-steps-down/46166872 |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=KOAT |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, after serving for 16 years, he chose not to run for re-election, and was succeeded by [[Eric Enriquez]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Vince |date=2023-11-07 |title=Dona Ana County Local Election Results 2023 |url=https://www.koat.com/article/dona-ana-county-election-results-2023/45665429 |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=KOAT |language=en}}</ref>
'''Kenneth Daniel Gallegos Miyagishima''' (born May 15, 1963) is the current [[mayor]] of [[Las Cruces, New Mexico]], first taking office in 2007.


==Early life and education==
Miyagishima was born in [[Biloxi, Mississippi]]. He is of both Japanese and Mexican descent. He has lived in Las Cruces since 1971. He attended public schools and in 1985 graduated from New Mexico State University with degrees in finance and real estate.
Miyagishima was born in [[Biloxi, Mississippi]]. He is of both [[Mexican American|Mexican]] and [[Japanese American|Japanese]] descent. He has lived in [[Las Cruces, New Mexico]] since 1971. He attended public schools and in 1985 graduated from [[New Mexico State University]] with degrees in finance and real estate.<ref name="las-cruces-org" />


== Career ==
In 1984 Miyagishima began his insurance and financial services business while still in college. In 1992 he became New Mexico’s first American of Japanese descent to be elected to public office. From 1998 through 2000 he was voted “Best County Commissioner” in a local newspaper readers’ poll. Miyagishima’s accomplishments were included in ''Distinguished Asian-American Political and Governmental Leaders'', printed by Greenwood Press. In 2002, he received the Commander’s Award for Public Service from the Department of the Army. Miyagishima won re-election as City Councilman in 2005 running unopposed. Miyagishima is the first American of Japanese and Mexican descent to be elected Mayor of Las Cruces. He is also the second person in Doña Ana County to have been elected both Chairman of the Doña Ana County Commission and Mayor of Las Cruces.
In 1984, Miyagishima began his insurance and financial services business while still in college.


In 1992, he became New Mexico's first American of Japanese descent to be elected to public office. From 1998 through 2000, he was voted "Best County Commissioner" in a local newspaper readers' poll. In 2002, he received the Commander's Award for Public Service from the [[United States Department of the Army]]. Miyagishima won re-election to the city council in 2005.
Miyagishima is a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG), a group of mayors that are proponents for gun-control and civilian disarmament.


Miyagishima was elected as the mayor of Las Cruces in 2007, as the first American of Japanese and Mexican descent to be elected mayor of the city. He is also the second person in Doña Ana County to have been elected both chairman of the Doña Ana County Commission and mayor of Las Cruces.
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In August 2013, Miyagishima applied to become [[Doña Ana County, New Mexico|Doña Ana]] County Manager, but the following month he was told that he had not been successful, as other candidates were better qualified.<ref name=kennixed>{{cite news |url=http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_24175306/las-cruces-mayor-ken-miyagishima-nixed-next-do |title=Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima nixed as next Doña Ana County manager |publisher=Las Cruces Sun-News |date=September 25, 2013 |accessdate=April 21, 2014}}</ref>

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In August 2013, Miyagishima unsuccessfully applied to become [[Doña Ana County, New Mexico|Doña Ana County]] Manager.<ref name="kennixed">{{cite news|url=http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_24175306/las-cruces-mayor-ken-miyagishima-nixed-next-do|title=Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima nixed as next Doña Ana County manager|date=September 25, 2013|accessdate=April 21, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423054920/http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_24175306/las-cruces-mayor-ken-miyagishima-nixed-next-do|archivedate=April 23, 2014|publisher=Las Cruces Sun-News}}</ref>

In 2019, Miyagishima was re-elected to his fourth term as mayor of Las Cruces, defeating former mayor Bill Mattiace and small business owner Gina Ortega.<ref>{{Cite web|last=D'Ammassa|first=Algernon|title=Mayor Ken Miyagishima wins reelection|url=https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/11/05/election-day-2019-early-results-las-cruces-mayor-miyagishima-las-cruces-new-mexico/4161025002/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=Las Cruces Sun-News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bureau|first=Angela Kocherga {{!}} Journal Staff Writer-Las Cruces|title=Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima wins reelection|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/1387558/las-cruces-mayor-ken-miyagishima-wins-reelection.html|access-date=2020-10-05|website=www.abqjournal.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hernandez|first=Michael|title=Mayor Ken Miyagishima, Residents Share Prime Concerns for Las Cruces|url=https://www.krwg.org/post/mayor-ken-miyagishima-residents-share-prime-concerns-las-cruces|access-date=2020-10-05|website=www.krwg.org|language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries]], Miyagishima was one of several mayors to pledge support for former New York City mayor [[Michael Bloomberg]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=McDevitt|first=Michael|title=Mayor Ken Miyagishima supports Bloomberg for president, will attend campaign event in NYC|url=https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/2020/01/21/las-cruces-mayor-ken-miyagishima-supports-michael-bloomberg-president/4524367002/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=Las Cruces Sun-News|language=en-US}}</ref> After Bloomberg dropped out of the race, Miyagishima endorsed [[Joe Biden]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=55 Mayors Endorse Joe Biden for President|url=https://blog.4president.org/2020/2020/03/55-mayors-endorse-joe-biden-for-president.html|access-date=2020-10-05|website=2020 Presidential Campaign Blog}}</ref>

Miyagishima announced in 2022 that he would not seek a fifth term as mayor.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cook |first=Mike |date=2022-11-03 |title=Mayor won’t seek re-election to fifth term |url=https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/mayor-wont-seek-re-election-to-fifth-term,18771 |work=Las Cruces Bulletin |location= |access-date=2024-01-14}}</ref> He was succeeded by fellow Democrat Eric Enriquez.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mayor Eric Enriquez {{!}} Las Cruces, NM |url=https://www.lascruces.gov/1935/Mayor-Eric-Enriquez |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=www.lascruces.gov}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Ken is married to Rosario Miyagishima (née Rodriguez), and they have four children.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ken Miyagishima – Las Cruces Academy|url=https://www.lascrucesacademy.org/ken-miyagishima/|access-date=2020-10-05|language=en-US}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of mayors of Las Cruces, New Mexico]]


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHWkqIsLvWM Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Forum October 2, 2007] speech on YouTube
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHWkqIsLvWM Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Forum October 2, 2007] speech on YouTube
*[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/SantaFeNorthernNM/Obama_likely_to_roll_through_New_Mexico_ahead_of_Super_Tuesday Obama likely to roll through New Mexico ahead of Super Tuesday] ''The New Mexican'', January 27, 2008, endorsement of Barack Obama
*[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/SantaFeNorthernNM/Obama_likely_to_roll_through_New_Mexico_ahead_of_Super_Tuesday Obama likely to roll through New Mexico ahead of Super Tuesday] ''The New Mexican'', January 27, 2008, endorsement of Barack Obama


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Ken Miyagishima
Mayor of Las Cruces
In office
2007–2023
Preceded byBill Mattiace
Succeeded byEric Enriquez
Personal details
Born
Kenneth Daniel Gallegos Miyagishima

(1963-05-15) May 15, 1963 (age 61)
Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRosie
Children4
Residence(s)Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
EducationNew Mexico State University (BS)
Website[1]

Kenneth Daniel Gallegos Miyagishima (born May 15, 1963) is an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico from 2007 to 2023.[2] In 2023, after serving for 16 years, he chose not to run for re-election, and was succeeded by Eric Enriquez.[3]

Early life and education

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Miyagishima was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is of both Mexican and Japanese descent. He has lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico since 1971. He attended public schools and in 1985 graduated from New Mexico State University with degrees in finance and real estate.[1]

Career

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In 1984, Miyagishima began his insurance and financial services business while still in college.

In 1992, he became New Mexico's first American of Japanese descent to be elected to public office. From 1998 through 2000, he was voted "Best County Commissioner" in a local newspaper readers' poll. In 2002, he received the Commander's Award for Public Service from the United States Department of the Army. Miyagishima won re-election to the city council in 2005.

Miyagishima was elected as the mayor of Las Cruces in 2007, as the first American of Japanese and Mexican descent to be elected mayor of the city. He is also the second person in Doña Ana County to have been elected both chairman of the Doña Ana County Commission and mayor of Las Cruces.

In August 2013, Miyagishima unsuccessfully applied to become Doña Ana County Manager.[4]

In 2019, Miyagishima was re-elected to his fourth term as mayor of Las Cruces, defeating former mayor Bill Mattiace and small business owner Gina Ortega.[5][6][7]

In the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Miyagishima was one of several mayors to pledge support for former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg.[8] After Bloomberg dropped out of the race, Miyagishima endorsed Joe Biden.[9]

Miyagishima announced in 2022 that he would not seek a fifth term as mayor.[10] He was succeeded by fellow Democrat Eric Enriquez.[11]

Personal life

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Ken is married to Rosario Miyagishima (née Rodriguez), and they have four children.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Mayor Ken Miyagishima | Las Cruces, NM". www.las-cruces.org. Archived from the original on 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  2. ^ Catlin, Nick (2023-12-18). "Las Cruces mayor steps down from role after 16 years, 4 terms". KOAT. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  3. ^ Rodriguez, Vince (2023-11-07). "Dona Ana County Local Election Results 2023". KOAT. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  4. ^ "Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima nixed as next Doña Ana County manager". Las Cruces Sun-News. September 25, 2013. Archived from the original on April 23, 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  5. ^ D'Ammassa, Algernon. "Mayor Ken Miyagishima wins reelection". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  6. ^ Bureau, Angela Kocherga | Journal Staff Writer-Las Cruces. "Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima wins reelection". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-10-05. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ Hernandez, Michael. "Mayor Ken Miyagishima, Residents Share Prime Concerns for Las Cruces". www.krwg.org. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  8. ^ McDevitt, Michael. "Mayor Ken Miyagishima supports Bloomberg for president, will attend campaign event in NYC". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  9. ^ "55 Mayors Endorse Joe Biden for President". 2020 Presidential Campaign Blog. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  10. ^ Cook, Mike (2022-11-03). "Mayor won't seek re-election to fifth term". Las Cruces Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  11. ^ "Mayor Eric Enriquez | Las Cruces, NM". www.lascruces.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  12. ^ "Ken Miyagishima – Las Cruces Academy". Retrieved 2020-10-05.
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