Want better state government? Vote 'yes' on Proposition 11

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:34:41 PST

If you think the politicians in Sacramento aren't accountable to voters, you can do something about it on Tuesday by voting "yes" on Proposition 11. This measure will make your votes count in future legislative elections by taking the power to draw district lines from lawmakers and giving it to an independent commission. Read comments

Swearengin for Fresno mayor

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:57:27 PDT

The problems facing Fresno are many, and it will take a disciplined leader to fix the bureaucratic glitches that are at the heart of many of the city's failures. But the race for mayor isn't just about smoothing out the permitting process at City Hall or making sure the potholes get filled. That's part of the job, of course, but we also need a mayor who has a vision for what Fresno can become after we work through the economic downturn and turn to the needs of a 21st century city. Read comments

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Want better state government? Vote 'yes' on Proposition 11

Swearengin for Fresno mayor