In her eight years in office, Mayor Ashley Swearengin could sometimes be a lightning rod. Registered as a Republican, Swearengin’s policies could both frustrate both the left and the right. But, she won the respect of the business and labor communities. “Ashley Swearengin did a great job. She had a...
GV Wire Spotlight: Swearengin on criticism and running in 2018
In her eight years in office, Mayor Ashley Swearengin could sometimes be a lightning rod. Registered as a Republican, Swearengin’s policies could both frustrate both the left and the right. But, she won the respect of the business and labor communities. “Ashley Swearengin did a great job. She had a...
GV Wire Spotlight: Legacy of Mayor Swearengin (part 1)
For eight years, City Hall is where Ashley Swearengin carried out her vision for what she felt was best for the residents of Fresno. No city leader is immune from criticism. And Swearengin was no exception. Whether it was cutting city staff and public safety to save the city’s coffers...
GV Wire Spotlight: Legacy of Mayor Swearengin (part 1)
For eight years, City Hall is where Ashley Swearengin carried out her vision for what she felt was best for the residents of Fresno. No city leader is immune from criticism. And Swearengin was no exception. Whether it was cutting city staff and public safety to save the city’s coffers...
Mayor’s inspection plan: what about the Fourth Amendment?
The city council is scheduled to hear the Mayor’ Ashley Swearengin mandatory apartment inspection plan on Thursday. The plan would allow the city to randomly inspect apartment complexes, once every three years. But what happens if a renter wants to keep their home private, free of government intrusion? There could...
Mayor’s inspection plan: what about the Fourth Amendment?
The city council is scheduled to hear the Mayor’ Ashley Swearengin mandatory apartment inspection plan on Thursday. The plan would allow the city to randomly inspect apartment complexes, once every three years. But what happens if a renter wants to keep their home private, free of government intrusion? There could...