Eben on gang prevention
When you become Mayor, you take an oath to protect the people of Fresno. To help people sleep at night, we must be out in front to eliminate gangs from this city. It is absolutely critical that gang members, taggers, and all criminals understand that if you threaten the people of this city, you will pay significant cost. I will fight to make sure criminals are sentenced fully and expected to serve their time. For the sake of our people, we must spread the word that criminals are not going to succeed in Fresno. I applaud Chief Dyer and his department’s approach to not only eradicate gangs, but respond immediately to graffiti. I would continue to fund those programs, continue to consolidate with the county and seek major tax reform to improve public safety funding, and increase the numbers and salaries in our police and fire departments.