West Fresno residents know how to lead

I’m happy to report that community power is alive and well in west Fresno. Thanks to people power, $70 million should be headed to west Fresno to create a satellite college campus, more housing and healthier neighborhoods.

I use the word “should” because this is what the residents want, but the City of Fresno still must approve. I can’t imagine the city would undermine a recommendation that passed with an overwhelming community vote of 125-1 vote, but one never knows.

However, I do have faith that the city will fully support this proposal and commit to hiring west Fresno workers to make these recommendations a reality and will make sure that families are not removed from neighborhoods.

Residents know how to lead. The city should learn when to follow.

This story was originally published November 19, 2017 at 1:58 PM with the headline "West Fresno residents know how to lead."