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Damon Kurtz Writes Powerful Letter to Fresno Council Members: Read it Here
President of the Fresno Police Officers Association holds nothing back in his letter to the Council, and some sentences may hit home for some City Council Members.
July 6, 2018
All You Need to Know About the Fresno City Parks Initiative
Twelve points every Fresnan should know about the upcoming parks initiative should it make the November ballot.
July 4, 2018
New Year Began Yesterday in the City of Fresno: 3 Things to Note
City of Fresno's fiscal year began yesterday, July 1, 2018, and we know Fresno City Hall will have to do more with less, Blackstone will see mixed-use housing project, and Veterans Boulevard is still seeking funding.
July 2, 2018
Time is Running Out on Options to Purchase Land for HSR Maintenance Facility, Landholders May Keep Money and Land
Fresno Council of Governments may exercise purchasing options to have land ready if Fresno is selected for the High-Speed Rail’s heavy maintenance facility, or landholders receive taxpayer money and keep the land.
June 29, 2018
Mayor Brand Pulls Parks & Public Safety Measure
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced his withdrawal of parks and police ballot measure because he lacked 5 city council members support.
June 28, 2018
Public Safety Tax Does Not Have the Votes, Mayor Still Has an Option
Fresno City Council may not support Mayor Brand’s public safety tax and could negotiate with parks tax leaders to get necessary funds for police and fire.
June 27, 2018
1/2 Cent Public Safety-Parks Sales Tax Headed to City Council Thursday
Let’s put first things first in the suddenly crazy world of Fresno City Hall tax hikes: Keep an…
June 25, 2018
Infrastructure Was Key During Mayor Brand’s State of the City Address
Fresno State of City Address: Mayor Brand is moving forward keeping campaign promises and moving Fresno forward for years to come.
June 24, 2018
Demo the 1931 Herndon Substation Control Building, or Add It to Local Register of Historic Resources?
Historic preservation in a roundabout way is inspiring more transparency at Fresno City Hall. I’ll explain. The City…
June 23, 2018
Spend Fresno Taxpayer Money for Irrelevant Ballot Resolution in November?
Fresno Council President's ballot resolutions, all possibly irrelevant, to be voted on this Thursday and could head for vote in November general election.
June 19, 2018