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  • 2 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Omar Rashad

    What's at stake? Most of the funds supporting affordable housing come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Jerry Dyer said if those funds are cut, it could greatly impact Fresno at large. Mayor Jerry Dyer’s record-breaking $2.36 billion proposed budget came together a few months after projecting a multimillion dollar budget deficit.

  • 3 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Omar Rashad

    What's at stake: Jousting over Fresno’s budget began Thursday morning, kicking off a process that will run until the end of June. Most councilmembers thanked Mayor Jerry Dyer for including many of their priorities in his proposal. If any Fresno city councilmember would have pointed remarks for Mayor Jerry Dyer during his 2026 budget presentation, it would be Miguel Arias. And that’s exactly what happened at the City Council meeting Thursday.

  • 3 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Omar Rashad

    What's at stake: Mayor Jerry Dyer unveiled a record-breaking $2.36 billion budget proposal at a Wednesday news conference. It includes cost-saving measures in the wake of a projected deficit greater than $20.6 million. Those cost-saving measures do not include layoffs or furloughs. After identifying a projected $20.6 million deficit in February, Mayor Jerry Dyer and city budget staffers have been trying to identify cost-cutting measures.

  • 3 weeks ago | fresnoland.org | Omar Rashad

    What's at stake: Fresno Future Forward and Alex Tavlian could have more coming their way following the FPPC launching an investigation into their involvement in the District 5 special election this year. The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has launched an investigation into Fresno Future Forward, a political action committee responsible for sending disparaging mailers in a recent election.

  • 1 month ago | fresnoland.org | Omar Rashad

    What's at stake: To a room of at least 900 people, Mayor Jerry Dyer laid out a number of priorities he has, including expanding southeast Fresno, revitalizing downtown and balancing a budget in the wake of depleted temporary pandemic relief funds. For Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer, undertaking a major expansion of southeast Fresno is a must.

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