Ashley Swearengin Mayor It's my pleasure to welcome you to the official website for the City of Fresno. I'm extremely proud to be Mayor of California's fifth largest city, home to strong neighborhoods, good schools, beautiful parks, vibrant culture, and a rich entrepreneurial spirit. And, let's not forget that Fresno boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year – which blesses us with one of the best year 'round climates for outdoor activities anywhere in the country. I hope you'll take the time to learn more about our community and the exciting opportunities that await you here. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, I think you'll find that the city of Fresno has much to offer. Sincerely,

	Nov. 20, 2009 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule for City of Fresno Offices and Services City offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. The delivery of various City services on Thanksgiving and the following day may be affected by the holiday schedule as well. Please see the list below for details. more>
	Nov. 19, 2009 Mayor Swearengin Announces Budget Reductions to Immediately Address Short-Term Challenges, Long-term Structural Imbalance Citing the need to immediately address short-term budget challenges as well as long-term structural imbalances, Mayor Ashley Swearengin today presented to City Council a mid-year budget revision calling for a total of $27.8 million in reductions over the next 18 months. She also cautioned that an additional $4 million to $9 million in cuts may be required in fiscal year 2011 to balance the fiscal year 2012 budget. more>
	Nov. 9, 2009 Veterans Day Schedule for City of Fresno Offices and Services City offices will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11. The delivery of some City services on Veteran’s Day may be affected by the holiday as well. Please see the list below for details. more>

	Mayor to Host Town Hall at Woodward Park Library Mayor Ashley Swearengin will discuss the City budget, water meters, downtown revitalization and other issues when she meets with local residents in a town hall meeting on November 9th at the Woodward Park Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mayor Swearengin will make introductory remarks and then open the floor for questions and comments from the public. Staff from City departments will be on hand as well to address issues relating to code enforcement, police and fire services, public utilities, and other topics. She will be joined by District 6 City Council member Lee Brand, who represents northeast Fresno and Spanish language interpretation services will be available.
	Mayor Swearengin's Tele-Town Hall - July 29, 2009 Mayor Ashley Swearengin hosted a Telephone Town Hall event on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Over 4,500 residents listened in or asked questions. Questions from the public that required additional information or detail have been posted and are now available to view here. For additional information on City of Fresno services, please call 621-CITY(2489).
	2009 State of the City Address Mayor Ashley Swearengin presented the 2009 State of the City Address on May 28th at the Fresno Convention Center. Mayor Swearengin spoke to an audience of 900 guests at a lunchtime event sponsored by the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce. You can watch the video or read the text of Mayor Swearengin's speech here.