Mike Karbassi is the leader in campaign contributions for next month’s special election for the Fresno City Council. The latest figures show Karbassi has raised approximately $140,000, nearly double the amount reported by any other candidate. The special election to fill the vacant seat representing northwest Fresno is Aug. 13....
Candidates for Fresno Council Introduce Themselves
Fresno City Council candidates, tell us about yourselves. Three of the five men seeking to fill the council's empty seat and represent the city's northwest residents laid out their backgrounds and their ties to District 2 at a recent candidates forum. Attorney Jared Gordon, business owner Mike Karbassi, and special-needs...
Does Fresno Need More Police? What District 2 Candidates Say
The $1.2 billion Fresno city budget approved last month for the 2019-20 fiscal year includes no increases in sworn police officers. That doesn't sit well with at least one candidate for the open seat on the Fresno City Council. Three of the five men vying for the District 2 seat...
District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes
Three candidates vying in a special election to fill the open District 2 seat on the Fresno City Council gathered Wednesday in a forum presented by GV Wire and CMAC to give their opinions about police, homelessness, and reaching out to residents. The forum served as an introduction for many...