Mayor Ashley Swearengin today announced the winners of the City’s 2016 Historic Preservation awards which honor individuals and community groups who have demonstrated excellence in the restoration of a historic building or leadership in preservation planning and neighborhood revitalization. The …

FRESNO, CA  – When the weather drops to freezing temperatures, water in exposed pipes expands. If the water expands too much, the pipe can burst. Here are some practical measures homeowners can take to safeguard against frozen water pipes and prevent costly plumbing damage. Water Pipes and Hoses…

FRESNO, CA  – Mayor Ashley Swearengin released the following statement on the Anti-Slum Enforcement Team and Landlord Tenant Ombudsman resolution proposed by Councilmembers Steve Brandau and Clint Olivier: “Councilmembers Brandau, Olivier and I have been working for the last week to find common g…

FRESNO, CA  – Mayor Ashley Swearengin released the following statement on the Incentive Agreement for Ulta that Council unanimously approved (7-0) today: “I’m grateful for the City Council’s action today to support an incentive agreement for Ulta’s e-commerce fulfillment center.  This important p…

U.S. Energy Department announces local partnerships for its Better Buildings Accelerator program to develop zero-energy for more sustainable communities FRESNO, CA – The City of Fresno’s Energy Opportunity Zone was named one of five partners to join the federal effort to cut energy waste in our c…

FRESNO, CA  – Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Police Chief Jerry Dyer released the following statements addressing recent questions on the City of Fresno’s immigration policy: MAYOR SWEARENGIN: “These are anxious and uncertain times for many in our community. Regardless of what happens in Washington…

FRESNO, CA  – Mayor Ashley Swearengin released the following statement on the Anti-Slum Enforcement Team and Landlord-Tenant Ombudsman Program resolution proposed today by Councilmembers Steve Brandau and Clint Olivier: “It is always gratifying when councilmembers propose resolutions that codify …

FRESNO, CA – The hard-fought Mayor’s race in the City of Fresno culminated in a victory November 8th for Councilmember Lee Brand who secured his position as Mayor-elect with over 53% of the vote. Mayor Swearengin, long-time supporter of Brand, issued the following statement: “Congratulations to M…

FRESNO, CA – Mayor Ashley Swearengin today announced the selection of the next 10 Fresno neighborhoods of focus for Neighborhood Revitalization Teams as part of the City’s Restore Fresno initiative at a press conference held at Jane Addams Elementary School. Mayor Swearengin was joined by Fresno …

Council Approves Heavy Maintenance Facility Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Funding, Development Agreement with Betts FRESNO, CA – The City of Fresno is celebrating the approval of three items during yesterday’s City Council meeting involving major economic development projects that will provide…