Ashley Swearengin's biography

Age:

Occupation:

Regional Jobs Director

Political experience:

I am a Governor Schwarzenegger appointee to the California Commission for Economic Development. I have worked successfully with elected leaders and staff from cities and counties throughout the San Joaquin Valley, as well as state and Federal representatives.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from California State University, Fresno

Family:

I am married to Paul Swearengin. We have two children – Sydney and Samuel.

Web site:

www.ashley4mayor.com

Endorsements:

Over 100 business, community and education leaders have endorsed me. Please see the list on my web site.

Why are you running?:

I’m passionate about Fresno. As the sixth largest city in the state, it is time for Fresno to assume its position as a top-tier city in California. To me, that means (1) having quality jobs, (2) ensuring safe neighborhoods, (3) increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of City Hall, and (4) being the “lead advocate” for Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. to get the resources we need to clean our air, meet our water needs, and improve our roads. As the Mayor of Fresno, those are the priorities I will fight for every day. To learn more about my plans for each of these priorities, visit www.ashley4mayor.com and click on “policy papers.” As an outsider to Fresno’s “old politics,” I will bring an independent voice to City Hall to tackle these and the other difficult challenges that have faced our community for many years.

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