Larry Westerlund is now Fresno’s former economic development director. City Hall confirmed that Westerlund, who first took the job in 2014 under then-Mayor Ashley Swearengin, resigned May 31. “The time seemed to be right. I’m glad to go back to the private sector and glad about the opportunities there,” Westerlund...
With Veto Looming, Deal Reached in Fresno Office Space Clash
The Fresno City Council will not override Mayor Lee Brand’s first veto. However, the council essentially won what it wanted in the office space fight. The council approved, 5-1 on April 25, a resolution to reallocate City Hall office space used by the city manager’s office and turn that space...