fresno elections 2008

I strongly support Tulare County law enforcement’s current efforts to attack the gang problem by focusing on the twin tasks of prevention and intervention. Gangs are a serious problem in Tulare County and the current effort by the District Attorney, the Sheriff and local police forces to prevent known gang members from associating sends a zero tolerance message to gang members. We also need to work closely with our schools, religious groups and families to give our youth alternatives to gang membership. A comprehensive and well-rounded approach to the gang problem will no doubt achieve the results this community needs. I am proud to have the endorsements of Sheriff Bill Wittman, District Attorney Phil Cline, the Tulare County Deputy Sheriffs Association, the Professional Law Enforcement Manager’s Association and the Latino Police Officers Association. This support clearly shows that I will be able to work effectively with law enforcement to go after gangs and the crime they create in our community.