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Who Is Mary Curry Backing in District 3? She's 'Undecided.'
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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October 15, 2018

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Mary Curry’s keen eyes and ears focused on what the two candidates vying to become her next city councilman said. The revered member of the southwest Fresno community took in a forum between Miguel Arias and Tate Hill at Tuolumne Hall in downtown Fresno on Oct.9.
The two council hopefuls struck familiar tones in the event held by Building Healthy Communities and partnering groups. After all, by the candidates’ count, this was their sixth forum or debate. And they will participate in GV Wire’s council candidate forum Tuesday.
If Curry has picked who she will vote for, she is keeping it close to her vest.
“It’s watch and see. I’ve seen it go both ways. Some candidates compromise. Some stick to their guns. I’m undecided,” she said.

Mary Curry talks to a friend after the Fresno City Council District 5 forum on Oct. 9, 2018 at Tuolumne Hall in downtown Fresno. (GV Wire Photo/David Taub)

Support for Legal Defense Fund

Under the banner of #OneHealthyFresno, this was the second of three forums held by the collaboration of advocacy groups. Moderators Ivanka Saunders and Lucio Avila asked the same questions they did in the earlier District 5 forum. (So, be prepared District 7 candidates Nelson Esparza and Brian Whelan! Their forum is Friday (Oct. 19) at the Parc Grove Commons).
Not much separated Arias and Hill’s viewpoints on how to make District 3 a better place to live for the residents of southwest and downtown Fresno. Officeholder Oliver Baines terms out in January. He has endorsed Hill.
Both candidates agreed that supporting a legal defense fund for illegal immigrants was a matter of public safety. Arias said that if the city can give money to corporations like Amazon, then “we can invest in immigrants.”
Hill wanted more partnerships with the legal community to provide support.

Cleaning the Air and Park Funding

Regarding air quality, Arias again criticized City Hall over its handling of Amazon’s distribution facility. Arias, who is relinquishing his State Center Community College District trustee’s seat to make a council bid,  said that the city bypassed community involvement with its quick approval of the online retailer’s south Fresno facility. He vowed to work with the community and require mitigation measures for any future projects.

Perhaps the boldest statement all night was Arias wanting the city to tear down Motel Drive, an area with a reputation for human trafficking.
Hill wanted to stick with the Southwest Specific Plan, a guideline developed by a committee he served on.
Both men also agreed that Measure P provided the only option to fund the parks budget.
Perhaps the boldest statement all night was Arias wanting the city to tear down Motel Drive, an area with a reputation for human trafficking.

GV Wire Forum is Tuesday

Arias and Hill meet again next Tuesday (Oct. 16), when GV Wire hosts a forum involving the six candidates for three spots on the city council. News director Bill McEwen moderates.
The event takes place 6:30 p.m. at the Old Administration Building auditorium on the campus of Fresno City College. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
CMAC will also broadcast the forum live on local cable and on its Facebook site.
 

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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