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“The best philanthropy is good public policy.”
- Darius Assemi
A Sneak Peek of the Copper River Marketplace
Greetings Neighbors, I am so excited to share with you a sneak peek of what’s coming to the corner of Copper and Maple Avenues. The
The Responsible Neighborhood Market Act: Our Letter to City Council
An ordinance named the Responsible Neighborhood Market Act is being proposed at City Hall. While this ordinance is intended to reduce the number of liquor
Voters Reject Nationalism. Now Let’s Do Immigration Reform.
Originally published on GV Wire, Nov 21, 2018. Whenever there is an aggressive change in direction away from the principles America was founded upon, our
There’s a Better Way to Make Fresno Sparkle. Vote ‘No’ on P.
Originally published on GV Wire, Oct 23, 2018. Here’s something I believe people on both sides of the parks tax debate can agree on: We’ve
These Fixes Will Make America Prosperous For All
Originally published on GV Wire, Sep 10, 2018 If President Donald Trump doesn’t soon resolve the international trade war he started with tariffs, America’s booming
Investment in Fresno PD Will Protect Citizens, Boost Economy
Originally published on GV Wire, Aug 31, 2017 Fresno Mayor Lee Brand made good this week on his promises to hire a full-time independent police
Bourdain Brought Us Closer. Honor Him By Doing the Same.
Originally published on GV Wire, June 8, 2018 In our news meeting this morning, we held a moment of silence for Anthony Bourdain and then
Congress, Can You Hear Us? Please Pass Immigration Reform Now.
Originally published on GV Wire, Feb 7, 2018 Two weeks ago, after millions of Americans righteously voiced their frustration with Congress, our nation’s lawmakers ended
Illegal Immigrants will ruin America. But only if we Boot them Out.
Originally published in The Fresno Bee, April 28, 2017 Would it surprise you to learn that illegal immigrants have the potential to ruin our country
What have you done to assist Aleppo refugees?
As a Muslim immigrant from Iran of almost 40 years living in this beautiful country, I believe when we face our maker in the next
Will our next mayor’s vision be alligned with Fresno’s needs?
Our city has become handicapped in many ways, and we are falling behind our neighbors. In May of 2015, Gallup named Fresno out of the 100 largest
Muslim Immigrant: Don’t let terrorists define American values
The events in Paris and San Bernardino were outrageous. There is no way to predict when or where the next atrocity will occur. My first