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Local chambers address waste privatization issue

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Published on 11/29/2012 - 1:51 pm
Written by Michael Kincheloe

Fresno Chamber of Commerce President Al Smith is joined by Tate Smith and Gaston Cignetti (center) at today’s press conference.Three Fresno chambers of commerce threw their support behind Mayor Ashley Swearengin’s proposal to privatize residential solid waste collection at a press conference today in front of city hall.

Sanger approves sales tax holiday

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Published on 11/28/2012 - 11:14 am
Written by Business Journal staff

The 65th Annual Nation’s Christmas Tree City Toyland Parade is December 1 at 11 a.m. in Downtown Sanger. The Sanger City Council is continuing its tax relief initiatives by waiving its share of sales tax on the same weekend that thousands of people will be in Sanger for the Nation’s Christmas Tree City Toyland Parade.

Mayor: Privatize waste or lose cops

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Published on 11/20/2012 - 2:19 pm
Written by Michael Kincheloe

City Manager Mark Scott is flanked by Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Police Chief Jerry Dyer at Tuesday’s press conference.Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin announced today that she will give her recommendation at the next city council meeting in favor of a local franchise taking over the city’s residential solid waste collection.

Hanford looking for commission members

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Published on 11/20/2012 - 10:10 am
Written by Business Journal staff

Hanford has seven openings on various commissions to replace incumbents whose terms expire at the end of the year.The Hanford City Council is currently recruiting individuals to serve on various commissions to replace incumbents whose terms expire Dec. 31.

Measure O falls further behind

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Published on 11/15/2012 - 12:50 pm
Written by Michael Kincheloe

Measure O trailed when the polls closed on election day and has fallen further behind after absentee vote numbers have come in.Measure O, the heavily backed Fresno County ballot initiative that would allow the county to employ independent contractors to perform county services with only three affirmative votes from the Board of Supervisors, continues to trail as absentee ballots are tallied.

IBM to help City of Fresno with revitalization

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Published on 11/14/2012 - 2:23 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

IBM will give the City of Fresno a grant of $400,000 as part of the tech company's Smarter Cities challenge to help with economic development and revitalization efforts.

Fitch downgrades City of Fresno bonds

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Published on 11/12/2012 - 1:36 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Fitch Ratings has dinged the City of Fresno's credit score, downgrading or lowering the outlook on various municipal bonds last week.

Costa urges Congress to ‘take action’ on farm bill

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Published on 11/09/2012 - 1:55 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Costa said now that the campaign is over, it’s time to get to work for dairymen, farmers, and producers across the country.Rep. Jim Costa told his fellow congressional representatives to put the election behind them and take action on a bipartisan 5-year farm bill when they return next week.

City favors Mid Valley for residential trash contract

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Published on 11/09/2012 - 11:20 am
Written by Business Journal staff

Mid Valley Disposal will pay the city a $1.5 million bonus as part of the deal to take over Fresno’s residential trash service.Mid Valley Disposal is in the driver’s seat for the city’s residential trash contract after Fresno city officials recommended the Kerman-based company over three others at Thursday’s city council meeting

Council OKs contracts to complete Downtown Plans

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Published on 11/08/2012 - 2:18 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The Fresno City Council approved the completion of the work on the Downtown Plans and Code Project today by a vote of 5-2.The Fresno City Council today authorized the city manager’s office to negotiate and execute consultant contracts to complete work on the Downtown Plans and Code Project.