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Why Brandau Wants Fresno County To Support 'America First'
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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March 2, 2020

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Steve Brandau’s conservative credentials have never been in doubt.
They’re what helped him win elections to two terms on the Fresno City Council and a special election last year to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.
So it came as little surprise when Brandau sought to include conservative values when the county updated its federal legislative platform last Tuesday.
In addition to items about federal water policy and workforce training, Brandau wanted to add items about supporting border security, opposing “Sanctuary State & City” policies, and “promote ‘America First’ policies targeting industrial and manufacturing growth within Fresno County.”
While dozens of other priorities passed, no other supervisor seconded Brandau’s motion. The board decided to consider the changes in committee, which Brandau admitted meant his “America First” planks would not be included as part of this year’s platform.

Take Five

Following the setback, Brandau sat down with Take Five to explain what he attempted to accomplish by pushing “America First.”
— He explains what “America First” means to him.
— He describes the benefits to Fresno County an “America First” policy would bring.
— With a policy that can be described as “Trumpian,” Brandau explains why others on the Board of Supervisors may not support such an idea.
— Brandau talks about the other legislative priorities that did pass.
— Brandau, along with Supervisors Nathan Magsig and Buddy Mendes, left for Washington, D.C. on a lobbying trip with the National Association of Counties. He talks about what he hopes to accomplish.

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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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