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Subject: Challenge agenda item ID 26-1027
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 1:52:30 PM
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With very short notice the City of Fresno has placed on Thursdays **RESOLUTION - Submitting to City Electors a Charter Amendment Prohibiting Debt and General Fund Financing of
the Southeast Development Area. (Subject to
Mayor's Veto)
Sponsored by: Council President Esparza
Upon reading the details of this resolution, I see the City of Fresno is attempting to exempt “South SEDA” from being included in this financing restriction, this directly contradicts the City of Fresno’s SEDA plan where it states under Fiscal Responsibility:
• “Provide self-financing for the development and ongoing maintenance of the SEDA that does not reduce City of Fresno resources dedicated to other areas of the City or burden Fresno residents outside of the SEDA.” (South SEDA is not exempted in this passage)
This exemption also directly contradicts literature presented to citizens who attended the required informational workshop the City
of Fresno hosted to inform residents of
details of the plan. The plan cover page presented stated:
“Can Fresno grow in ways that equitably expand our economy and housing stock while protecting public health? Can
"greenfield" growth occur that PAYS IT’S OWN
WAY and does not negatively affect existing neighborhoods? Can we build communities where schools, shopping, and parks are within walking distance of every student, worker, and resident? Can we attract
and keep highly educated
workers and raise the collective potential of our diverse population? The answer to all these questions is YES.”
Moving forward with this resolution, excluding “South SEDA” as written does not constitute ethical, transparent, or honest planning by the City of Fresno.
How is it ethical to exclude Fresno County property owners within the proposed SEDA
boundaries from voting on funding options for development within our community?
Including South SEDA in this proposal and including voters whose properties would be affected
is the only ethical option to move forward with this resolution.
Thank you for your consideration,
Brett Thompson
Southeast Property Owners
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Subject: [BULK] New eComment for City Council on 2026-07-30 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:39:41 PM
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City of Fresno
New eComment for City Council on 2026-07-30
9:00 AM - Regular Meeting
Dan Waterhouse submitted a new eComment.
Meeting: City Council on 2026-07-30 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting Item: 2.-HH. ID 26-1027 ***RESOLUTION - Submitting to City Electors a Charter Amendment Prohibiting Debt and General Fund Financing of the Southeast Development Area. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
eComment: I urge approval of this item.
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