Brian Ward biography

Age:

Occupation:

School Psychologist

Political experience:

I am currently the Porterville campaign coordinator for a candidate running for office and have worked and work in organizations where working with people to get things done is done on a daily basis.

Education:

I hold a Master's degree in Education with a PPS credential in School Psychology from Fresno Pacific University and a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication with a minor in Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude from CSU, Stanislaus I've received additional training in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Management and Leadership, Intercultural Communication, Modern Social Issues and I am currently working on becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Family:

I have been married for eight years to my wife Yvette. We have four boys, Arik 7, Orion 6, Elijah 4, and Dallin 2. I have seven brothers and 1 sister. Both of my parents grew up working in the canneries and in the fields. They both put themselves through college at Fresno State. My father was a school administrator for many years and my mother was a RSP teacher for disabled children.

Web site:

www.voteforbrianward.com

Endorsements:

I am currently in the process of putting a list of endorsements together. I will be placing them on my website in the next few weeks.

Why are you running?:

From public safety to business to community programs, everything should be focused around strengthening and supporting the communities families. I will work to have the city declare a particular night a week as a “City Family Night” when no city sponsored meetings or events would take place so residents can spend time with their families. I will work to bring in a four year university satellite campus that would help us retain our young educated work force that would help us attract and retain new businesses to our area and raise the quality of life for our residents. I would work to fix roads, get the needed funding for the four lane expansion of Spruce Avenue and Hwy. 65 and significantly build social capital in the city. I would look to hire a strong city manager who shares my view of a need for stronger families, education and businesses in our community.

fresno elections 2008