Leadership demands that we make tough choices.

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

We must do more to protect our neighborhoods and give integrity to our community plans.

High tech companies that focus on research, development and production will learn that they can be the perfect complement to our world-renowned agriculture heritage.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

Fresno is an All America city and deserves real, honest, strong leadership and I pledge to the people of Fresno to be that kind of leader.

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