Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is expected to announce his entry into the 2020 mayoral race at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Manchester Center. ABC30s Corin Hoggard, citing emails sent to pastors and business leaders, first reported Dyer's expected event on Twitter. If Dyer tosses his hat into the ring, he...
Dyer, Janz and Smittcamp Meet. What Did They Talk About?
It was hardly the kind of meeting that could be kept a secret. Andrew Janz, who has announced he's running for Fresno mayor, and police chief Jerry Dyer, who is "strongly considering" jumping in, met with Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp on Friday morning at the Patio Cafe in...
Police Chief Dyer ‘Strongly Considering’ Run for Fresno Mayor
Fresno police chief is Jerry Dyer “strongly considering” a run for mayor. Hours after Mayor Lee Brand said he would not seek re-election in 2020, Dyer said he’s heard that calling and is "seeking God’s affirmation" and consultation from his close friends. He said his wife, Diane, is on board. Speaking...
Fresno Mayor Brand Won’t Run Again. ‘It’s Time I Moved On’
Lee Brand, the 25th mayor of Fresno, will not run for a second term, he said in a stunning announcement Monday. [text-wrap] Mayor Lee Brand Interview via KMJ City Hall insiders have said Brand's exit will open the way for police Chief Jerry Dyer to run for mayor. In a...
11 Important Things to Know About Janz vs. Brand
The Fresno mayoral election is starting out hot and before the March primary will make all those before it seem like dinner debates in an arctic basement. The entry of Andrew Janz has injected sizzle into the election and stoked a fire in the belly of incumbent Lee Brand. Here...
Janz Insists Chief Search Not Part of 2016 Mayor’s Race. Is That True?
When Andrew Janz formally announced his run for mayor last week, he said the city should halt its search for a new police chief. Jerry Dyer is scheduled to retire in October. Police chief is one of the most important positions in this city. The voters should decide who they...
Janz Takes Swings at Brand in 2020 Mayoral Opening Round
The gloves are off in the 2020 Fresno mayoral race, and it’s only the opening bell. Surrounded by 60 or so supporters, Andrew Janz officially announced his entry into the race for the city’s top leadership job. He called himself a fresh breath of air, hoping to defeat the current occupant...
Janz Will Kick Off Mayoral Bid at Radio Park
Andrew Janz invites residents to attend the announcement of his 2020 Fresno mayoral campaign 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Radio Park. “Fresno needs someone who is attuned to the needs of its people. Throughout my campaign for Congress and my time as a local prosecutor, I have met thousands of Fresnans...
2020 Mayoral Election Now a Race — Janz Files to Run
Andrew Janz ended speculation whether he is going to run for mayor of Fresno by filing his paperwork Friday afternoon. He becomes the second candidate in the 2020 mayoral race, joining incumbent Lee Brand. The primary is scheduled for March 3, 2020. Although the Fresno mayoral race is nonpartisan, Janz...
2020 Fresno Mayoral Poll: Police Chief and Janz Lead Brand
An exclusive GV Wire mayoral poll in advance of the 2020 election finds Police Chief Jerry Dyer and Fresno County Deputy District Attorney Andrew Janz faring well in potential match-ups with incumbent Lee Brand. GV Wire asked 300 likely voters who they would choose among two high-profile potential candidates —Dyer...