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,

	Cooling Center status: Thursday July 2 - Open When it's hot in Fresno and you can't cool down, the City of Fresno would like to encourage residents to take advantage of local cooling centers and swimming pools to get some relief. >>More

	Jun. 26, 2009 CITY OF FRESNO COOLING CENTERS ACTIVE THIS WEEKEND This weekend’s hot temperatures will trigger operation of the first City of Fresno Cooling Centers for 2009. Now in its fourth year, the City has refined its cooling center process and will provide free swimming, bus transportation and extended hours at six community centers all summer when temperatures reach 105 or higher. The City’s Cooling Centers are being supported this year by a $15,000 donation from PG&E. more>
	Jun. 19, 2009 Mayor Swearengin Praises Gov. Schwarzenegger On Executive Order to Deal with Impacts of Drought Mayor Ashley Swearengin today issued the following statement after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued an executive order that will provide temporary assistance for Fresno County residents who are impacted by the drought. The Governor also requested a federal disaster declaration from President Obama for Fresno County. “Gov more>
	Jun. 18, 2009 Mayor Swearengin Commends Police For Approving Contracts to Help Address Budget Issues, Protect Front-Line Services Mayor Ashley Swearengin today praised the Fresno Police Officers Association and its management unit for approving agreements that will help the City address its budget challenges while preserving front-line police resources. Both agreements call for the bargaining units to forgo scheduled salary increases in the 2009-2010 fiscal year. As a result of the actions, the City would be able to save sworn officer positions that were at risk because of economic conditions. “I applaud both bargaining units for showing real leadership on this issue,” Mayor Swearengin said more>

	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.
	Mayor Releases Proposed Budget Mayor Ashley Swearengin has released the City's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010. The Mayor's budget protects critical services and continues to move the City forward during challenging economic times. Mayor's Proposed FY2010 Budget
	Information Regarding Swine Flu   A small number of Swine Flu cases has recently been reported in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control is actively monitoring the situation and is working with government at all levels to provide updated information. To learn more about Swine Flu and what you can do to reduce the spread of the virus, click here. Additional Resources Fresno County Department of Health