Community leaders and groups had much to say about Monday's announcement by Fresno Mayor Lee Brand that he will not seek re-election in 2020: “During his time as a council member and as Mayor, Lee Brand has been a great friend to the Fresno business community. The effect of his...
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 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...
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...
Will Andrew Janz Run for Mayor or Try Again for Congress?
Where does Andrew Janz go from here? Janz, who ran against Devin Nunes for Congress in 2018 and lost, spoke with two of his former campaign staffers, Luke Colvard and Isaac Gudino, on the “Straight Ahead & to the Left” podcast on Spotify last week. He said he had a...
Mayor Lee Brand's 2018 State of the City Address
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...