We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.

I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

You don't need a city charter to know that education is the foundation of any community.

I'll continue to work to ensure that safety and I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the men and women who provide public safety in our city.

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

A natural disaster in one American city is a natural disaster in every American city, including Fresno and, for that matter, every city and small town in the San Joaquin Valley.

It cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild.