AJ Rassamni
President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
Proposes city-controlled utility infrastructure to cut bills.
Supports pre-2016 commercial use along Blackstone, simplified permitting and zoning rules, and incentives for job-creating developments.
Backs after-school programs offering safe spaces, supports financial-literacy and entrepreneurship education, and advocates for mentoring and scholarship programs.
Supports joint efforts with Fresno Police, advocates for more visible police presence, and backs code-enforcement citations for repeated loitering.
Calls for reducing City Hall red tape and for simplified permitting and zoning rules, while maintaining ethics, transparency, and community engagement values.
Supports community-led affordable housing initiatives, advocates for shorter building-plan approval times, and supports temporary low-cost housing for setbacks.
Proposes managed homeless safe zones, calls for homelessness mental-health and addiction-treatment services, and supports youth mentoring via nonprofits.
Calls for mental-health care in community-run spaces and addiction-treatment services in homelessness responses.
Maintains the Great American Wall of Honor and discounted services for veterans.
Supports fixing roads and sidewalks, backs traffic-calming devices in neighborhoods, and calls for infrastructure and public-space upgrades.
Opposes the Fresno vacant property ordinance, supports pre-2016 commercial Blackstone zoning, and advocates for simplified permitting and zoning rules.
Supports zoning and permitting tax-revenue reforms, along with infrastructure and public-space grants.
Maintains the Great American Wall of Honor mural.
Supporters describe someone who treats workers like family, invests in people’s growth, and shows up with steady personal care in hard times. The broader backing from local businesses, civic figures, and community voices reinforces a case for practical leadership rooted in relationships, trust, and a hands-on commitment to Fresno.
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AJ was more than just a boss — he was like a father figure to me and many of the workers. Within a year, I went from car wash attendant to manager. AJ understands people and their situations. He'll meet you where you are — but you have to want to help yourself. He's more than worthy of your support.