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Mayor Lee Brand's 2018 State of the City Address
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By Jahz Tello, Videographer
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June 21, 2018

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Fresno Mayor Lee Brand gave his 2018 State of the City address on June 20 at the Fresno Convention Center. The luncheon event is organized annually by the Fresno Chamber of Commerce.
Brand talked about a variety of issues including water, homelessness, public safety, fiscal challenges and economic development. You can jump to individual topics included in the address by using the timestamps below.
00:00 — Introduction
00:56 — Achievements
01:51 — New Technology
03:16 — Surface Water Treatment Facility
03:38 — Fulton Street
04:22 — City Council
07:22 — Department Directors
07:36 — City Vision
08:26 — Economic Development
10:02 — Economic Prosperity
11:53 — Education Campuses
13:07 — Fiscal Challenges
14:04 — Fiscal Solutions
15:02 — Public Safety
16:31 — Drug Abuse & Gang Prevention
17:12 — Human Trafficking
17:46 — Cap & Trade Funding
19:04 — Fighting Homelessness
21:54 — Conclusion

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Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .

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