Susan B. Anderson biography
1. Economic development, jobs and affordable housing: I have supported our effort to establish the Fresno County Enterprise Zone which provides tax incentives for businesses in Fresno County. We need to promote this program and expand other economic development tools to grow our tax base and create good jobs. We need to work with all 15 cities to create affordable housing and housing for special populations.
2. Future land use decisions impacting air quality and farmland preservation: At this time, it is critical that a plan be developed to preserve farmland. The County must lead the way in developing a plan to identify and protect ag land in a way that is permanent, such as land conservation programs.
3. Public safety and mental health issues: We need to feel safe in our homes and communities and the county plays a very big role in this issue. I will work to balance the use of our resources in a healthy mix so that our justice related departments receive as much funding as we can afford and at the same time focus on mental health services so that we are not creating a situation where mental health clients are being funneled into a more costly justice system.