Remarks by Garry Bredefeld
188 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 6 of 8
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“Yeah. Any anyone else from the board? Yeah. And I also have two dogs we've we adopted and they are the best. So I do encourage people to really reach out to the shelter. There are dogs who really need you. And we often need them without even realizing it. Any other comments from the public?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Let me hang on one second. I see we have Congressman Jim Costa here. Welcome, Congressman. I understand you would like to do a quick presentation for the board. So let's do that.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you. Is there anybody else who wants?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Any comments from the board? Any comments from the public? Okay, I'll bring it back.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Pass easy and anonymously. Want to come up, get a picture?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Any questions or comments from the board? No. Any questions or comments from the public? Okay, I'll bring it back. Is there a motion? Motion to approve.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“All those in favor say aye. Aye. Passes unanimously. Thank you.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“OK. Any comments from the board? OK. Yeah. Before the, well, OK. Let me ask any comments from the public before we adjourn. OK, before the board recesses to closed session, I asked if there was any comments from the public. The board will now recess to closed session. And once we're done, we will come. Yeah, you wanted to come? OK. Sorry about that.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you very much. Anyone else from the public? Yes.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Is there anyone else? OK, I'm going to close the public portion. We are going to recess for a closed session.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Any questions from the Board? Yes, Supervisor.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Any other questions? I also want to thank you for This is the work of 30 days a month with all the staff, with all the information that can now be presented to the Fresno voters when this measure comes before them. We had, by election code, the responsibility and the obligation and the opportunity to get this information, and we followed the law. We did exactly what we were allowed to do, required to do by state law, And I think this is very important information that the public is going to have access to when they make the decision on this measure. So I thank you for all the work that you've…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“OK. It's included. But you could have gone online as well. It's online. Any other comments from the public? Okay, seeing none, I will bring it back. Supervisor Chavez.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Did you have anything you wanted to add? I apologize.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“But, but, Buddy, you were, he was going to go last. Oh, are you, Buddy, did you want to speak at all?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. I appreciate those comments. You know, the DEI language that you alluded to, that was put out broadly across everywhere. It was a national law. It wasn't solely set for Fresno or Los Angeles. This law was. This law targets Fresno County. It's not set aside across the state. And that's the difference. We have general laws that are made by the legislature across the state. This is very different where they have targeted Fresno County to benefit the people that they have relationships with and that's what happened. The fact is people sign signatures, we respect that. But not all the…”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay, and if the board passes a resolution for the March 2028 ballot, where does that leave you?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“And that was seconded by Supervisor Mendez. You had a question?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“So it's understood that we are moving towards the March 7, 2028. That's the motion. OK. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Those opposed? No. Passes three to two.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“You're going to have to provide additional information to the board. What are you referring to?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Consensus is agreed. Okay. I'm good. Good.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Could I have a question on the last item? And I don't know if we need to open it up. Can we modify the resolution that the materials would be provided in September?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“The question I have is can whatever materials we need to provide to the clerk, can we provide them in September as opposed to immediately? If the...”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“Any other comments from the board? Any comments from the public? Seeing none, I'll bring it back. Is there a motion to second? Is there a second? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed?”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026
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“One abstention. Four ayes and one abstention.”
Board of Supervisors · Aug 11, 2026