CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Mayor Jerry P. Dyer
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ LEE BR JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor NELSON ESPARZA, Council President
____ _________________________________ ________________________________ ESMER TYLER MAXWELL, Council Vice President ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember District 1
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ PAUL C MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember District 2 MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember District 3
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ GARRY BRANDON VANG, Councilmember District 5 NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember District 6
WHEREAS, mental health challenges continue to affect individuals and families throughout Fresno, often impacting motivation, productivity, academic success, and overall quality of life; and
WHEREAS, housing instability, medical expenses, debt, income volatility and other financial pressures can be a contributor to anxiety, depression, and chronic stress within our community; and
WHEREAS, financial stability is recognized as an important social health determinant that directly influences mental well-being, educational attainment, workforce participation, and long-term economic mobility; and
WHEREAS, empowering individuals to develop a healthier relationship with money strengthens household stability, reduces financial stress, and supports overall mental and economic well-being; and
WHEREAS, financial literacy education, financial therapy, and mentoring services provide residents with practical tools to budget effectively, manage credit responsibly, build savings, navigate financial systems, and make informed decisions that support long-term stability; and
WHEREAS, community-based organizations play a vital role in advancing financial education and fostering economic resilience throughout the City of Fresno; and
WHEREAS, specialized organizations empower the community to cultivate a healthier relationship with money through financial literacy education, financial therapy, and mentoring services that promote lasting financial confidence and opportunity across the Central Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, Mayor Jerry Dyer and Members of the Fresno City Council, do hereby proclaim April 2026, to be:
“Financial Literacy Month”
In the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 23rd day of April 2026.
Honoring Financial Literacy Month