Remarks by Garry Bredefeld
188 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 5 of 8
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“I think we've got to do better than this. We have people here who said they've been complaining and I'm troubled by this, that it feels like we've allowed people to operate illegally And here we are, they're asking to now operate legally after operating illegally for several years. That's quite troubling to me. Feels like in some way we've let down people, and I think we need to own that. In terms of the conditional use permit, oh, let me ask you this question. It says in the staff report that when they went to the Planning Commission, a motion was made to deny the applications due to an…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“I got it, I got that. On the conditional use permit, what limits are you imposing on them in terms of time, operation, noise, to address the concerns of the neighbors?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“OK. I also share the same feeling with Supervisor Pacheco. I'm very supportive of my colleague and what he wants to do in his district. I'm wondering if some of these issues around the conditional use permit and the limitations and requirements of approving a conditional use permit there's some way to have neighbors meet with the property owner to come up with some agreed limitations on the conditional use permit I don't know if that creates a problem for you supervisor no okay well I am concerned about you know this this gentleman having operated for several years without legal permits. I do…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Passes unanimously.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“OK. Any comments from the board? Okay, any comments from the public? They're bringing it back. Is there a motion and a second? All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Passes unanimously. Next item.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Any committee reports or comments? Yes, Supervisor Mags.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay. So we don't have any... We now move to item number 10, board appointments. Yes, committee board appointments. None. Nope. We will move on to the next one.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay, any comments from the public on any matter not on this agenda or any comments from the public on closed session items 13 through 22? Please come forward.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yeah, thank you, ma'am. Thank you. Next, please.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you very much. Okay. Seeing no one else, next.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Anyone else? Okay, we will now close that and move on to the next item.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“OK, then we will now go into closed session.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay, is there a motion and second to adjourn? All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Passes unanimously. We are adjourned.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thanks. Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 meeting of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. We'll begin with the invocation and a flag salute. The invocation will be led by District 5. After the invocation, please remain standing for the flag salute.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay, is there a motion and a second to approve the agenda? All those in favor, say aye.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. These matters are routine in nature, usually approved by a single vote. Would any board members like an item removed from consent for discussion?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. 31. Any other members? OK. Would any members of the public like an item pulled for discussion? Yeah, you can come on up, please.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Well, I think you could address it in a public comment.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Anyone else? OK. Is there a motion and second to approve the rest of the consent agenda?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“All those in favor, say aye. Aye. It passes unanimously.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“And I believe the Sheriff's Office is here to present.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you. Any comments from the board? Yes, Supervisor Magzik.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“And I too would want to say congratulations and thank you. Thank you to you, thank you to your wife and family because they have to support you and it's not an easy job. It's a tough job putting on a uniform and protecting this community and as you said, sometimes seeing the worst of the worst and you have to deal with the worst of the worst. and it's not a job I would wanna do. It's a dangerous job. Sometimes it's a thankless job, but I can assure you that most of the people in the community are very grateful and thank you all the time. You don't hear it all the time, but it's true. And so…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yeah, come on up to the, like we have the Humane Animal Shelters Pet of the Month, which we all enjoy doing and highlighting. I believe we have Freddy, who is a Labrador Retriever mix, three years old, and he identifies as a male. So would you like to come to the mic and say some things about the dog?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Three weeks, okay. Well, we encourage the public to obviously come to the shelter. And there are plenty of dogs who are wonderful dogs looking for forever homes. And if you've never had one before, it changes your life for sure, for the positive. So any comments from the board? Yes, Supervisor Maxey.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026