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Sharing the Spirit of Christmas |
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On December 12th, Mayor Autry hosted the annual Holiday Open House for City employees. The Mayor’s office was adorned with Christmas decorations and the doors were opened for City employees to visit with the Mayor. Christmas wishes and good cheer were shared as everyone mingled together in celebration of the season.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy New Year!
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City of Fresno Lights the Season for All to Enjoy |
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On Friday, December 8, 2006, the City of Fresno held its inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony for the community. The ceremony included holiday music and entertainment from the Peoples Church Choir and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause. Special guests from the Central Valley Regional Center were assisted by the Mayor and Council Members in the hanging of their unique homemade ornaments on the Christmas Tree. Those who attended the event were treated to free hot chocolate and hot apple cider compliments of Koffeeheads. Mayor Autry extends a special thank you to all of the City employees, community sponsors and underwriters who made this event possible for the citizens of Fresno to enjoy. |
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Mayor Published with Most Respected & Admired Leaders |
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Mayor Autry is one of the featured authors in the latest edition of the Ripon Forum , a highly respected periodical published in Washington, D.C. In his article, the Mayor expounds on the City’s New Normal, the outcome-based system by which the City of Fresno conducts daily business to achieve inevitable and predictable success.
For the full article of the Mayor’s published work, go to the Ripon Society webpage at http://www.riponsociety.org/forum606K.htm.
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Affordable Housing is in our Grasp |
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In an effort to provide additional affordable housing to the community, Mayor Autry formed the 10 x 10 Blue Ribbon Committee designed specifically to develop a plan that will create 10,000 affordable housing units by the year 2010. At the December meeting of the Committee, a progress report was given to the Mayor that included input from each specialized subcommittee which provideds possible solutions toward achieving its goal of 10,000 units. Issues such as forming public-private partnerships to achieve smart growth, urban reinvestment, in-fill, transitional housing developments, expanded affordable housing resources and coordinated regional land use and transportation policies were discussed. Mayor Autry stated, “This alliance is a reflection of the newfound mindset that we are a big city and we are finally beginning to act like it. I am totally and completely convinced that we can get there and it is because of the efforts of this group.” The 10 x 10 Committee was granted sixty more days before submitting their final report so that they can test the feasibility of their ideas.
Click here for more information on the 10 x 10 Housing Plan |
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Shelter from the Cold |
Since November, the City has opened several community centers as needed to provide shelter from the extreme cold temperatures for those living on the streets. Working with the Fresno Rescue Mission and Poverello House, the City set up parameters which determine when the warming shelters will be open and how they will operate. The City will continue to monitor the need for available warm shelters throughout the winter months.
For more information on the activation of City Warming Centers go to http://www.fresno.gov/News/FreezeRelief.htm | |
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E-Waste Event Yields Hope for Many and Promise for Our Future |
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Electronic Recyclers held an event on December 14th to highlight a new partnership with manufacturers and the business community that will provide additional outreach, education and promotion of e-waste recycling. A long supporter of Electronic Recyclers and their mission to protect our environment, Mayor Autry commended Electronic Recyclers not only for their environmental stewardship, but also for providing promise to our community and hope to their employees by giving them a second chance as productive members of society. Mayor Autry’s comments focused on the employees, hired |
through Hope Now For Youth, a local non-profit organization bringing youth out of gangs and into the American Mainstream, stating, "This job means belief, but it also means hope. I congratulate each of you because you have triumphed through obstacles to become an important part of the success that Electronic Recyclers has achieved." |
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City Beautification is a Collaborative Effort |
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In an effort to further beautify the City of Fresno, City staff will partner with Tree Fresno, the California Conservation Corps and community volunteers to plant over 200 full canopy shade trees in the downtown area and in vacant tree well sites throughout the City. This project, which will kick-off beautification efforts for the New Year, is made possible through a grant by the California Department of Forestry. |
Mayor on the Move
12/05/06 Participated in conference call with White House staff regarding
air q uality funding.
12/08/06 Appeared as guest on KMJ Radio discussing homelessness in the City
of Fresno.
12/08/06 Participated in the inaugural Tree Lighting Ceremony outside of City
Hall.
12/14/06 Fresno Bee on-line forum.
12/15/06 Featured as keynote speaker honoring Victor Lopez, who was recently
re-elected as Mayor of Orange Cove.
12/18/06 Participated in the final conference call for the Strengthening
America's Communities Initiative (SACI), a commission Mayor
Autry was appointed to by Secretary of Commerce, Carlos Gutierrez.
For more information on the SACI, go to
http://www.nado.org/saci/crs.pdf
http://www.nado.org/saci/meetingnotes.pdf |