Alan Autry Quotes (43 Quotes)

This is from my heart. I believe this represents what most Fresnans in Fresno County would want us to do. We've got a number that we can handle physically. It is not a drain,

We are expecting that, come tomorrow, they'll be arriving.

We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.

I think the new courthouse will give birth to many more of these sidewalk cafes and homegrown businesses that make up the fabric of a downtown,

All of the factors that make up a quality city - safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. - emanate from a strong educational premise.

We can no longer let the threat of an early frost send a chill of fear throughout a large portion of our workforce. Diversification is the only answer.

The key to truly rebuilding our central city on a vital and sustainable foundation is people.

We must be willing to courageously invest in our city.

We'll do it with open arms, with a big heart and with a full understanding of the pragmatic challenges that are there,

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

High tech companies that focus on research, development and production will learn that they can be the perfect complement to our world-renowned agriculture heritage.

Your Mayor must seek new ways to bring jobs and industry to our community.

We will never have quotas in this city as long as I am mayor, but we will darn sure have goals,

Leadership demands that we make tough choices.

I'll continue to work to ensure that safety and I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the men and women who provide public safety in our city.

It cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild.

I'd like to ask the folks who did the analysis to come forward with the report that we can't afford to be compassionate anymore, ... Where is the report from Supervisor Waterston and Perea that shows the rest of this county that we can't afford to be compassionate.

I am convinced that your Mayor must take the leadership role in education too.

I do not believe that defending traditional marriage between one man and one woman excludes anybody or usurps anybody's civil rights and denies anybody their civil rights.

There has been much talk referencing what I consider conceptual reports like the Landscape of Choice and documents created as a result of the Great Valley Center.

A multi-purpose stadium is an absolute must in order to invigorate our downtown and, simultaneously, let the rest of the country witness that we can get things done.

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

If we don't have a policy that allows an immigrant to come across with their dignity and their respect as well as their work ethic, we're going to pay an awful price. We already are.

We must do more to protect our neighborhoods and give integrity to our community plans.

I can't in good conscience be a member of a board that is so blatantly politically driven by special-interest groups,

We are on it, ... I want people to be absolutely safe in parks. I believe they are.

Autry also directly criticized Parks. He said the FPOA has had some good leaders who put the community first. ... we are seeing a big departure from that ... Parks would rather operate behind a veil of secrecy, which is not good for the public or the Police Department.

I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

Other cities such as Indianapolis, Cleveland, San Jose, etc. understood that they must make a considerable investment in their downtown regions.

Almost every mayor knows in their heart of hearts that Prop. 76 is the right thing... The thing is, it's subordinate to union approval, ... When they control, and you have to ask permission to do the right thing, you've got trouble in River City.

Nothing is more devastating to a community than out-of-control crime.

The Landscape of Choice addresses those concerns and we should create a plan based on it, adopt it, have faith in it, implement it and stick to it.

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires.

Your mayor, more than anyone, is the person responsible for forging the absolutely essential connection between our city and our children's future.

We understand that there is a certain amount of risk in this, ... But, it's a risk that, morally speaking, it's riskier not to take.

You look at it, you're stuck with 400 or you look at it as we have an opportunity to help 400 fellow Americans in desperate need,

Every city across the country that has successfully renewed and revitalized itself points to a robust education system as its fundamental key to success.

Fresno is an All America city and deserves real, honest, strong leadership and I pledge to the people of Fresno to be that kind of leader.

You don't need a city charter to know that education is the foundation of any community.

It was supposed to be Urban Growth Management fees, but all it did was fuel sprawl, ... It didn't control anything because it was uncontrolled at City Hall. It was a mess.

I'm encouraged by what I heard today, that he's going to run again, ... He's been known to surprise us, but I think in this instance, he knows what's at stake. He knows what he's gotten into willingly. And I believe he has a sense of mission that I think will direct his decision for California.

I'll work overtime to open the doors of opportunity to industry and commerce.