It’s a crazy scenario, but in an election as close as Fresno City Council District 3, it may just happen. What if two or more candidates tie in a primary? Who advances to the general election? With only 14 votes separating three candidates for second place for the council seat,...
Pot, Parks, & Race Relations Highlight District 3 Forum
Four candidates running for Fresno City Council, District 3 met in a forum Thursday (April 19) night, sharing their views and qualifications. GV Wire, in conjunction with CMAC and Fresno’s Young Leading Professionals, held the 90-minute forum in the district at the Westside Church of God. Miguel Arias, Tate Hill,...
County Hired Convicted Murderer in 2015. Dictos Says Hires Now Must Pass Background Checks.
Fresno County Assessor-Recorder Paul Dictos says he does not want another Tony Amundson situation. Amundson is an appraiser working for Dictos. Amundson has murder and assault convictions in his long-ago past that went unnoticed because no one bothered to ask before he was hired in 2015. They came to light...
Miguel Arias OK With Tax Vote for More Fresno PD
Miguel Arias thinks he understands the issues facing Fresno better than anyone running for Fresno City Council, District 3. That is why he is running for the seat that covers much of south and west Fresno, including downtown. Currently in the final term as an elected trustee of the State...
Miguel Arias OK With Tax Vote for More Fresno PD
Miguel Arias thinks he understands the issues facing Fresno better than anyone running for Fresno City Council, District 3. That is why he is running for the seat that covers much of south and west Fresno, including downtown. Currently in the final term as an elected trustee of the State...
Take 5: Scharton Won't Ask for Contributions in District 3 Campaign
Craig Scharton has been down this road before. The interim director of the Downtown Fresno Partnership served on the Fresno City Council from 1987-1991. At that time, he represented District 1, which encompassed the Tower District and surrounding area. Now, 27 years later, Scharton says he'd like to give it...
Take 5: Scharton Won't Ask for Contributions in District 3 Campaign
Craig Scharton has been down this road before. The interim director of the Downtown Fresno Partnership served on the Fresno City Council from 1987-1991. At that time, he represented District 1, which encompassed the Tower District and surrounding area. Now, 27 years later, Scharton says he'd like to give it...
Take 5: Public Service Motivates Miller in District 3 Race
Daren Miller, running for Fresno City Council's District 3 seat, says he is not a politician. "I'm an educator who's going into politics. I'm a public servant," he says. District 3 is currently represented by Oliver Baines, who will term out of office at the end of 2018. Other announced...
Take 5: Public Service Motivates Miller in District 3 Race
Daren Miller, running for Fresno City Council's District 3 seat, says he is not a politician. "I'm an educator who's going into politics. I'm a public servant," he says. District 3 is currently represented by Oliver Baines, who will term out of office at the end of 2018. Other announced...
Westside Council Race Draws Crowd
Two hopefuls announced their plans to run for Fresno city council on Thursday (Jan. 4). Daren Miller, a community advocate and educator in Madera, made a formal announcement in front of about 50 supporters at the Fresno Temple Church of God. Meanwhile, longtime downtown advocate Craig Scharton says he is...