Eric Payne
Executive Director, The Central Valley Urban Institute
Executive Director, The Central Valley Urban Institute
Opposes industrial overlay proposals in Southwest Fresno and urges environmental justice in zoning decisions.
Supports exploring a public banking model, pledges to stand up for agriculture, and supports farms and small businesses.
Supported funds for basic-needs food pantries, expanded career technical education programs, and established a new Police/Fire/EMT training center.
Supports zoning advancing racial economic equity and urges local government reparations accountability.
Supports accessible union apprenticeship careers.
Calls for an independent redistricting commission, urges residents to monitor zoning processes, and urges local government accountability in reparations.
Supports SB 1123 housing reforms, calls for rent control and eviction protections, and urges chronic homelessness mitigation investments.
Plans to invest in child care and supports case management for unhoused residents.
Calls for humane mental health responses.
Plans to improve transportation and infrastructure and backs public banking for local infrastructure.
Supports SB 9 and SB 1123.
Supports exploring the Fresno public bank model and backs public banking for housing and infrastructure.
Support appears limited but includes backing from a local pastor. With only one documented endorsement and no public rationale provided, the available support points to confidence from a faith leader rather than a broader coalition.
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