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The Northwest District 2 Team
 As your councilmember, I know that one of my most important tasks is to ensure that the view out of your front window reflects a safe and clean community. To accomplish this, I rely on my staff to serve you. This page is dedicated to the fine people who strive to help me provide you with the best possible service.  Ann D. Kloose, Council Assistant
Ann began serving as my council assistant in the Northwest District 2 office upon my swearing-in for my first term on January 3, 2001. She works on a variety of district issues facing our community, and is responsible for helping with citywide policy issues and budgets.
She served as staff representative on the Regional Jobs Initiative Governmental Affairs Committee and the Mayor/Council Economic Development Task Force. Ann is a 27 year resident of Fresno and has lived in District 2 for the past seventeen years. Her knowledge of the district includes chairing the Bullard Plan Implementation Committee that covers most of Northwst District 2.
Prior to serving in Northwest District 2, Ann served in the District 6 office of former Councilmember Garry Bredefeld. Her accomplishments included the Fresno Economic Recovery project, Trigger Lock Distribution and Gun Safety Events, Red-Light Photo Enforcement Project, City Negotiating Team for the Community Partnership Agreement with Fresno County, and the City Council Budget Committee.
In addition to her service to the City, Ann served as an active local board member of the Concord Coalition. Her Concord responsibilities included statewide event and media coordination, to include lobbying Congress on Capitol Hill seeking a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
A graduate of the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno, Ann was an active member of Citizens For Integrity in Government (CFIG) and served as the President of the Lawless School Site Council. The drive of her dedication her service to the community comes from being the happy wife of Roy, and mother of her two children, Lauren and Andrew.
 Shari L. Ferrera, Council Assistant
Shari began serving as a Council Assistant in my Northwest District 2 office in June 2006. While her main focus is constituent relations, she also enjoys working on a variety of Northwest District 2 special projects. Shari has been a Northwest District 2 resident since 1992.
Shari brings a wide range of knowledge and experience working with people into her current position. She has many years of management experience in the construction industry.
In addition to her professional career, Shari has served on the PTA Board at Figarden Elementary School, enjoyed being a Girl Scout Troop leader, was an active member of Citizens for Integrity in Government (CFIG), is an annual participant in the Susan B. Koman Walk for Life, and has worked on a variety of community issues while living in Fresno.
Shari has a daughter attending Bullard High School. Her son, Matt, is serving in the U.S. Army. Shari is proud to work for the constituents of Northwest District 2, and pleased to live in Fresno with her family.
 Josh McDonald, Part-Time Staff Assistant
Josh joined my Northwest District 2 Team in September 2003. His duties include constituent relations, special project assignments, policy research, and assorted office duties.
Josh attends the Smittcamp Family Honors College at California State University, Fresno. He is triple majoring in Political Science, Psychology, and Philosophy, while minoring in Trumpet Performance. He is involved with Phi Kappa Phi, the Recycling Club, Psi Chi, the Philosophy Club, and the Arts & Humanities Student Council. Additionally, he is a Senator for Associated Students, the student government association at CSU, Fresno.
Josh is involved in music at CSUF through his performances with Jazz Ensemble ‘A,’ and with the jazz combo he co-leads, Jazz wit’ da Boyz. He also produces and deejays a radio show on 90.7 KFSR. For the third year in a row, he was selected to play in the California Collegiate Honor Jazz Band. He has played all over the California, and has performed in Carnegie Hall.
Josh is thrilled about serving Northwest District 2 and its constituents. His experience is preparation for what he hopes will be an active political life.
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