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Press Releases
District 7 News
| Fresno, CA (February 26, 2008) Councilmember Henry T. Perea wishes to announce his support of Governor Schwarzenegger’s ground breaking plan to encourage and support volunteer efforts in California. The Governor will be signing an Executive Order establishing a Cabinet-level position dedicated to volunteering and service. “I’m completely behind the Governors decision to make this a priority >more |
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| Fresno, CA (January 24, 2008) On January 25, 2008 at 2PM Councilmember Henry T. Perea along with representatives from the Department of Housing and the Fresno Green Team will be holding a press conference at City Hall in room 2120C to encourage participation in the City’s Solar Rebate & Loan program. “This is a program that I am extremely proud of and fought hard for. >more |
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| Fresno, CA (October 17, 2007) Council President Henry T. Perea is pleased to announce that street lighting along Belmont Avenue is scheduled to be updated starting this month. The issue was originally brought forward in November of 2005 when Council President Perea began holding community meetings with business and property owners on Belmont. >more |
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| Fresno, CA (October 12, 2007) Council President Henry T. Perea is proud to participate in the Burroughs Neighborhood Committee Walkable Community Workshop on Monday, October 15. The workshop, which is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and the Building Healthy Neighborhoods Task force, will include presentations on how to build more physically active neighborhoods and a guided tour to point out neighborhood features that encourage or discourage walking and biking. >more |
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| Fresno, CA (October 9, 2007) Council President Henry T. Perea is honored to be invited to speak at the 2007 Big Task Weekend about the Healthy Fresno program. Big Task Weekend is an invitation only roundtable discussion about improving health in America. >more |
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| Perea Elected President of Latino Caucus Fresno, CA (September 21, 2007) Council President Henry T. Perea is pleased to announce his new position as President of the League of California Cities Latino Caucus. Perea was elected to the position at the League of California Cities recent Annual Conference Forum and Reception. >more |
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| Fresno, CA (September 12, 2007) On Thursday, September 13th, at 9:30AM Council President Henry T. Perea will attend the ribbon cutting for the first ever student run bank in California. The branch, which will open at McLane High school, will be run by students and provide real world financial experience as well as scholarships to participants. >more |
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| Perea Supports Fresno to Tune In and Tune Up Fresno, CA (September 11, 2007) On Saturday, September 15th Valley Clean Air, the Bureau of Automotive Repair, the Advanced Transportation Technology, the Energy Initiative and Fresno City College will host the 5th annual Tune In and Tune Up Car Clean Up Event. Council President Perea would like to encourage Fresno residents to take advantage of this program that provides financial assistance to update older cars to meet smog test standards. Emissions tests will be conducted on site and coupons worth up to $500 will be provided for needed repairs. “The poor air quality in the San Joaquin Valley is one of the most important issues facing my generation of leaders >more |
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| Fresno, CA (August 20, 2007) Council President Henry T. Perea has been appointed to the California Legislative Task Force on Diabetes and Obesity and will attend its first meeting in Sacramento on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. He will serve as one of two public members on the committee comprised of five state senators, five assembly members and several health care experts. >more |
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| Fresno, CA (August 3, 2007) Council President Henry T. Perea has committed to joining a legislative task force to study and combat the rising rates of obesity. The task force will work together to both study the causes of obesity in Latinos, African-Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders and Native Americans and to recommended strategies to fight the increasing rates of obesity and diabetes in these groups. >more |
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