
My Vision for Fresno:

This is the vision that will drive my actions as Mayor of Fresno.
Fresno is a Model City -
- Where people come first, not politics;
- Where we work together to solve our problems; and
- Where we tackle tough issues with creativity, hard work, and determination.
Fresno is a Thriving City -
- Where unemployment, poverty and crime rates go down; and
- Where education levels, job rates, and incomes go up.
Fresno is a Leading City -
- A city which reaches out to and works with the rest of the San Joaquin Valley to make an impact on our regional issues like air quality, water, and transportation.
Fresno is a Confident City -
- A city which believes in itself and has a sense of pride - not the kind of temporary pride that comes from a clever slogan or a bumper sticker - but the pride that comes from knowing we have worked together, and we have achieved lasting results for our community.