Andreas Borgeas for Fresno City Council, District #2

Age: 34

Occupation: Professor of Law at the San Joaquin College of Law. Previously, I was a business attorney with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) where I focused on securities regulation throughout California, and earlier served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Oliver W. Wanger at the U.S. District Court in Fresno.

Family: Married to Anna Hadjinlian Borgeas, COO of the Central Valley Business Incubator.

Professional Education: I received my Juris Doctor (JD) from Georgetown University, a Fulbright Fellowship by the U.S. Department of State, and, in 2000, was admitted as a member of the California Bar.

Key Endorsements:

Public Safety

Fresno Police Officers, Fresno Firefighters & Fresno Deputy Sheriffs
Sheriff Margaret Mims
Fmr. Sheriffs Hal McKinney & Steve Magarian

"I support Andreas Borgeas for Fresno City Council because he is the best qualified candidate. Andreas cares about our community, has the necessary life and work experience to serve effectively, and the demonstrated commitment to be the entrusted representative for District #2 at City Hall."
-Sheriff Margaret Mims, Fresno County

"Because of Andreas' strong stand on public safety, we are pleased to join with Fresno's Firefighters and Deputy Sheriff's in support of his candidacy for Fresno City Council District #2."
-Jacky Parks, President, Fresno Police Officers Association

Economy & Job Growth

Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce

"Andreas is knowledgeable, has common-sense solutions to Fresno's issues, and the Fresno Chamber PAC is pleased to endorse him for City Council."
-Al Smith, President & CEO, Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce

(Plus more than 100 endorsements from local business owners, elected officials, farmers, educators, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. Please visit my website at www.BorgeasforFresno.com for a listing of endorsements.)

Fresno Bee

"Borgeas combines a progressive outlook for the city's future with a commitment to fiscal prudence."
-Fresno Bee Endorsement of Borgeas for City Council (C4 May 3, 2008)

"Borgeas really impresses people with his intelligence, his work ethic, and his commitment to Fresno and promise that he can do the right thing on the City Council to move Fresno forward."
-Bill McEwen, Fresno Bee Podcast

Education

Dr. Pete Mehas, Fmr. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
Michelle Asadoorian, Trustee, Fresno Unified School District
Dr. Sally Tannenbaum, President, Fresno County Board of Education

Veterans

Central Valley Veterans Alliance
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ron Markarian, Army Reserve Ambassador of California
Charles Waters, Parliamentarian, American Legion

The PREP Issues

Since last August, I have been "walking the precincts" to listen and talk to the residents of District #2 concerning the issues they feel are most important. (I am pleased to report that I am almost finished walking the district for a Third Time). Combined with consultations I've had with various public safety, business, and community leaders, I have compiled what I describe as the P.R.E.P. reminder list: principles for the betterment of Fresno. I am committed to fiscally responsible ways to improve:

P - Public Safety
R - Responsive Representation
E - Economic Security & Job Development
P - Planning for Tomorrow, Today

Public Safety

Our growing city, fast approaching 500,000 people, demands continual upgrading of our law enforcement and fire protection resources. Whenever possible and financially prudent, we should strive to improve cooperation and integration of our public safety personnel and facilities with those of the county and neighboring cities to: fight crime, suppress gang activity, enforce traffic safety, and maximize our collective fire fighting capabilities, both for public safety and to minimize our insurance rates. We also must upgrade outreach efforts to increase public safety awareness.

I will seek ways in the budgetary process to achieve these goals without raising taxes.

Responsive Representation

Fresno is divided into seven (7) geographic Council Districts to provide residents with better linkage to the decision making process at City Hall. My primary goal is to provide an effective and transparent bridge between District #2 and the Council while pursuing methods to improve fundamental services, such as landscape and neighborhood care, street maintenance and traffic mitigation. I pledge to serve "full-time" and, in addition to maintaining an open door policy at City Hall, devote the time necessary to communicate with the community, work constructively with all elected officials and, most importantly, stay informed and be responsive to the concerns of District #2.

Economic Security & Job Development

I believe we must practice fiscal responsibility, avoid deficit spending, and establish "financial reserve" policies to minimize negative economic cycles. Promoting workforce development, creating quality jobs, and diversifying our economy are also integral to accomplishing these goals and will help reduce Fresno's poverty and unemployment rates. Fresno has an outstanding entrepreneurial spirit that must flourish. We have unlimited potential to enhance that spirit, create new fields of career oriented education, and to expand existing clusters of business growth. I support efforts at local business incubators, the Regional Jobs Initiative, the Chamber of Commerce and other entities, both public and private, that are creatively pursuing new business and job development strategies to retain local talent and attract new talent with sustainable economic opportunities.

The City Council can play a major role by actively encouraging these efforts, promoting pro-economic development policies, expanding grant-writing expertise, and by emulating activities proven successful in other forward thinking cities.

Planning For Tomorrow, Today

Consistent with Fresno's 2025 General Plan and best fiscal practices, I support: investing in vital infrastructure; mitigating urban sprawl; revitalizing neighborhoods; protecting ag-land, green space, and water resources; developing downtown prudently; improving air quality; promoting city/county and city/school district cooperation; implementing green technologies; helping establish a valley medical school; enhancing cultural arts; and, most of all, practicing fiscal responsibility.

I believe we can improve our quality of life, inspire our youth to stay in Fresno and attract new talent.
By planning for tomorrow we can accelerate Fresno's potential, today.

"Identifying" issues is one thing. Finding fiscally sound solutions and consensus among well meaning elected officials, city staff, and those impacted by Council decisions requires reasoning, patience and, most importantly, the backing of an informed citizenry. I pledge to keep you informed and be a responsive representative for District #2 at City Hall.

-Andreas Borgeas

Contact Information

Andreas Borgeas for Fresno City Council, District 2
1094 W. Fremont Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
Telephone: (559) 433-7150
Email: Andreas@BorgeasforFresno.com
Website: www.BorgeasforFresno.com