Doug Vagim's biography

Age:

Occupation:

Business consultant

Political experience:

As a Fresno County Supervisor I served on a myriad of boards, committees and commissions that deal with city and county issues. Served on California Air Resources Board and was the first chair of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District when enacted by state law, the state’s Welfare Reform Task Force, chair of the San Joaquin Rail Task Force and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies to mention a few. I believe I have the experience to be mayor, because representing a large part of the city as a county supervisor I worked on many common issues. Earlier I served on city boards and commissions and remain involved in a verity of community issues to this day. I will be involved and do more than host and attend summits.

Education:

Fresno High School, Fresno City College, Fresno State University

Web site:

www.vagim08.com

Why are you running?:

I am the only candidate in this race they can’t call too young, too inexperienced or too big a spender.

Fresno is on the edge of financial disaster. If run away spending and mounting debt continue the quality of life here will be drastically affected. Reducing the city’s debt is a most important act to ensure future generations won’t be strapped with a huge bill.

Equally important is crime enforcement and crime prevention. Prevention programs have been decimated while enforcement has been emphasized. We should remain tough on crime however; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when dealing with gangs. Reaching our young people earlier with a variety of activities will result in social and economic savings to our city.

Additionally, with my experience and background I will bring common sense 21st century solutions to our economic development (job creation) and our air quality problems.

fresno elections 2008