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Draft Cannabis Regulations released by Council Sub-Committee

Councilmembers Clint Olivier, District7, Councilmember Paul Caprioglio, District 4, and Councilmember Oliver Baines, District 3 have released the Cannabis Sub-Committee’s Draft Regulations for public review.

The release also begins a period of public comment, including a Q&A Forum on Monday, September 17, from 5:00-7:00 PM in City Council Chambers. Comments, input, and suggestions can be e-mailed to cannabisregs@fresno.gov. The public comment period will conclude at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting this fall, date to be determined, where the full City Council will vote on adoption of the final draft of the Regulations.

“These regulations were put together by members of the sub-committee with help from the City Attorney’s Office, City Department Heads, as well as an industry consultant,” said Councilmember Olivier. “We encourage members of the public as well as entrepreneurs in the industry to offer constructive comments to help us improve the regulations for the final draft.”

 

Draft Cannabis Regulations released by Council Sub-Committee

Posted: September 11, 2018

Councilmembers Clint Olivier, District7, Councilmember Paul Caprioglio, District 4, and Councilmember Oliver Baines, District 3 have released the Cannabis Sub-Committee’s Draft Regulations for public review. The release also begins a period of public comment, including a Q&A Forum on Monday, September 17, from 5:00-7:00 PM in City Council Chambers. Comments, input, and suggestions can be […]

City Issues Cease & Desist Letter To Bird Scooters

Posted: September 7, 2018

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Upcoming Recruitment

Posted: September 7, 2018

The City of Fresno is pleased to announce that we will be accepting applications for Emergency Services Dispatcher I starting September 17, 2018, through October 1, 2018. If you or someone you know are interested in this outstanding opportunity and would like to know more about this position, the Fresno Police Department and Personnel Services […]

Labor Day Holiday Schedule for City of Fresno Offices

Posted: August 30, 2018

City of Fresno offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 3.  The delivery of some City services may be affected by the holiday as well.  Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, September 4.  Here is the schedule for City of Fresno operations for the holiday: Airports:  Administrative offices closed;  Terminal, […]

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Posted: July 31, 2018

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Independence Day Holiday Schedule for City of Fresno Offices

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Posted: June 29, 2018

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Mayor Brand Issues Statement on Adoption of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Posted: June 28, 2018

Mayor Lee Brand today issued the following statement after City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2019 budget by a 5-2 vote: “I want to thank our Councilmembers for their support in passing our second budget together.  We had a considerable debate over the fairest and most sensible way to achieve our goals, but in the […]

Mayor Brand’s Statement on Status of Parks and Public Safety Sales Tax Initiative

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Mayor Lee Brand today released the following statement on the status of the proposed sales tax initiative to support Fresno’s parks and public safety expenditures: “It is with a mixture of both regret and hope that I am announcing the withdrawal of the parks and public safety ballot measure I introduced to Council. “There are […]

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