Ashley Swearengin Mayor It's my pleasure to welcome you to the official website for the City of Fresno. I'm extremely proud to be Mayor of California's fifth largest city, home to strong neighborhoods, good schools, beautiful parks, vibrant culture, and a rich entrepreneurial spirit. And, let's not forget that Fresno boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year – which blesses us with one of the best year 'round climates for outdoor activities anywhere in the country. I hope you'll take the time to learn more about our community and the exciting opportunities that await you here. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, I think you'll find that the city of Fresno has much to offer. Sincerely,

	Nov. 4, 2009 City of Fresno Selects Eddie J. Aubrey As First Director of the Office of Independent Review Joined by Mayor Ashley Swearengin and community members, City Manager Andy Souza today announced the appointment of Eddie J. Aubrey of Federal Way, Wash., who has 29 years of public service experience as a former police officer, deputy prosecuting attorney and judge, as the City of Fresno’s first director of the Office of Independent Review. more>
	Nov. 4, 2009 Mayor Swearengin Praises Governor, Legislature for Action on Comprehensive Water Package Mayor Ashley Swearengin today issued the following statement after the state Legislature passed a comprehensive water package that includes an $11 billion bond measure: “This is an historic step that is profoundly important to the future of Fresno, the San Joaquin Valley and the entire state of California. Our region and our state simply could not succeed if we didn’t address our water infrastructure challenges. This action should serve as a real turning point in making sure that we have water to meet our needs, both now and in the future. “Our Valley legislators deserve our strong praise for continuing to push this complex and contentious issue forward more>
	Nov. 2, 2009 Various Northeast Fresno Streets Closed Sunday for Two-Cities Marathon Event A number of streets in northeast Fresno will be closed on Sunday, November 8 along the route of the Eye-Q Two-Cities Marathon. The course starts at 7 a.m. on Friant Road near Audubon Drive and runs along surrounding neighborhoods and into Clovis before returning to the finish line in Woodward Park more>

	Mayor to Host Town Hall at Woodward Park Library Mayor Ashley Swearengin will discuss the City budget, water meters, downtown revitalization and other issues when she meets with local residents in a town hall meeting on November 9th at the Woodward Park Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mayor Swearengin will make introductory remarks and then open the floor for questions and comments from the public. Staff from City departments will be on hand as well to address issues relating to code enforcement, police and fire services, public utilities, and other topics. She will be joined by District 6 City Council member Lee Brand, who represents northeast Fresno and Spanish language interpretation services will be available.
	Mayor Swearengin's Tele-Town Hall - July 29, 2009 Mayor Ashley Swearengin hosted a Telephone Town Hall event on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Over 4,500 residents listened in or asked questions. Questions from the public that required additional information or detail have been posted and are now available to view here. For additional information on City of Fresno services, please call 621-CITY(2489).
	2009 State of the City Address Mayor Ashley Swearengin presented the 2009 State of the City Address on May 28th at the Fresno Convention Center. Mayor Swearengin spoke to an audience of 900 guests at a lunchtime event sponsored by the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce. You can watch the video or read the text of Mayor Swearengin's speech here.