Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Join us as we celebrate the completion of Cesar Chavez Blvd this Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:30pm at The Fresno Center!

Stop by Manchester Park on Friday, August 2nd to enjoy a Movie in the Park! Kung Fu Panda 4 will be shown beginning at 7:30pm, remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

This week, Thursday, July 25th, 2024, Fresno City Council will be going over important items on the agenda that directly impact our city’s residents. All residents of the city are welcome to attend in person or tune in over Zoom.

The meeting starts at 9 AM at City Hall in Council Chambers. The agenda can be found at the link in my bio.

Seniors can beat the heat by attending one of the classic movie showings at the Regal Clovis 8 Movies. Starting July 22nd the City of Fresno will be offering free movie tickets for seniors aged 60 and over!

To ride our Fresno FAX bus use Route 9 and get off on the SE Shaw & Villa stop.

Binational of California will be hosting its back-to-school Backpack giveaway events. The Fresno event will be on August 8th from 5pm-9pm for kids in grades K-8.

The SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) Program seeks enthusiastic part-time staff to work 20-22 hours per week for 180 school days. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply to the “PARCS SPARK Program” at jobs.fresno.gov! For more information, email [email protected].

Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation will be hosting legal workshops from the New Business Community Law Clinic (NBCLC), which will cover topics related to home-based businesses. This workshop will take place on Friday, July 19th at 1-2pm.

Please RSVP: https://www.fresnoahf.org/events

The PARCs department has new registration dates for swim lessons. Create an account to register. Visit http://www.fresno.gov/aquatics for session details.

The City of Fresno's weather is forecasted to be over 100 degrees for several days.
That means we will have multiple cooling centers open and available for all residents who reside in Fresno. Buses to and from the centers will be at no cost to riders.
For more information, please call 3-1-1.

This morning myself and the Mayor entered into a historic agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno, signing a formal partnership memorandum of understanding between SEMI, a global semiconductor manufacturing association,the City of Fresno, City of Clovis, Fresno County EDC, Fresno State, and Silicon Farms.

This is the first agreement of its kind in our Central Valley and it is the beginning of a new wave of jobs and economic development for our region, as we continue to leverage our strategic partnerships to attract new companies and investments in the semiconductor industry.

🌳🚧 Tree Trimming Notice 🚧🌳

District 7 Residents, our city crew will be in the Belmont, Sixth, Tulare, and First neighborhoods starting today, Monday, July 9th, trimming trees. Keep an eye out for the crew as they continue to beautify our neighborhoods.

The City of Fresno's weather is forecasted to be over 100 degrees for several days.

That means we will have multiple cooling centers open and available for all residents who reside in Fresno. Buses to and from the centers will be at no cost to riders.

For more information, please call 3-1-1.

Happy 4th of July from all of District 7 to you! Hope everyone has a happy, safe, and memorable Independence Day!🇺🇸

Make sure to attend one of the upcoming community health lectures at the Fresno Center to learn more about high blood pressure and high cholesterol! These are no-cost events open to all community members.

Today, we were privileged to recognize Raj Singh Badhesda, the City's Chief Assistant Attorney, on his appointment as a Fresno County Superior Court Judge. Raj's continuous hard work and dedication has led to this moment, and we couldn't be more excited to have someone like Raj on the bench.

Congratulations, Raj! Your knowledge and expertise will be missed.

Tomorrow, Thursday, June 27 , 2024, Fresno City Council will be going over important items on the agenda that directly impact our city’s residents. All residents of the city are welcome to attend in person or tune in over Zoom.

The meeting starts at 9 AM at City Hall in Council Chambers. The agenda can be found at the link in my bio.

Yesterday, I voted to adopt the city’s annual budget after a month of working with administration to ensure our city’s and my district’s needs are met. Proud to say that this Council has passed a balanced budget for fiscal year 2025 that prioritizes our most urgent needs, including updating outdated infrastructure and adding new amenities to our parks.

🔗 To view the FY25 Bugdet: https://www.fresno.gov/budget/

Today, we commemorated Juneteenth with the third annual flag raising at City Hall. This event honors those who were unjustly enslaved, the courageous individuals who fought to end slavery in the U.S., and the advocates who worked tirelessly to achieve national recognition for Juneteenth.

I am honored to play a role in our Juneteenth celebration as we continue to educate our community, building upon the progress made by previous generations.

Join us as we celebrate the raising of the Juneteenth flag hosted by the Office of Community Affairs tomorrow, June 19th, 2024, at 12pm at Fresno City Hall.

I had the pleasure of hosting the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc. - CLYLP at City Hall this afternoon. These young leaders from all over the Central Valley toured City Hall, received a crash course on the multiple levels of government, learned about the many services municipal government provides, and held a mock council session.

🌳🚧🌳 Tree Trimming Notice 🌳🚧🌳 District 7 Residents our City Crew will be in the of Dakota, Locan, Shields, and Temperance neighborhood starting today, Friday, June 14th trimming trees. Keep an eye out for the crew as they continue to beautify our district.

The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund is accepting applications from June 15-30, 2024. Independent restaurants and commercial caterers are invited to apply for $5,000 to build resilience.

🔗 Visit this link to apply: www.restaurantscare.org/resilience/

Thank you to the volunteers and DC 16 LU 294 PAT for joining us this morning for Beautify Fresno’s love-an-alley day! Volunteers picked up litter, illegal dumping materials, and trimmed weeds in the alley located at Iowa and Rowell Avenues in District 7

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this 4th annual momentous occasion at City Hall. Standing together in solidarity, we raise the pride flag to celebrate love, equality, and diversity. Let's continue to spread love and acceptance in our community! 🏳️‍🌈

I want to congratulate all the San Joaquin Political Academy graduates who completed their pathways to become the leaders of our city’s future. Since 2003, the Fresno Chamber of Commerce has equipped new leaders with the knowledge to seek a deeper understanding of our local economy, empathy to approach tough decisions, and determination to offer creative solutions on a wide array of issues and today, a new generation follows them.

This morning, I was honored to recognize the 2024 Women's Commission Scholarship Recipients during the Fresno City Council Meeting. The Women's Commission awarded 72 scholarships, marking a significant milestone in our city's commitment to educational support and gender equality.

Thank you to the City of Fresno Women's Commission for their tireless efforts and dedication in making this scholarship program.

The City of Fresno's weather is forecasted to be over 100 degrees for several days.

That means we will have multiple cooling centers open and available for all residents who reside in Fresno. Buses to and from the centers will be at no cost to riders.

For more information, please call 3-1-1.