Remarks by Jim Avalos
40 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
- Play at 34:07
“David, I have a question. On the... by the railroad, operation by the railroad with the fiber optic. Where are we at on that issue right there?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I know we've been, I've been on here for a while. I'm sorry, man. It involves Amberwood. That's why, you know, that's why, you know, it's a technical thing, but it's very important at the, for the future of development, you know? So, you know, and thank you on that issue there, David.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“and we will be placing a recycled class two base rock and compacting that on that location so that that we can have that accessible for parking during big events at pioneer yep i have one more question on the front of the senior center there's uh there's like there's striping there like for a crosswalk for safety for the seniors it's kind of faded can we you think we can find some paint to”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah, I like Townsend, believe it or not. I like Townsend guys. We had them before and they did a great job, what they do. They're not, you know, and I like Jason's plans, how he lays out this situation with the unique plan. And I like, you know, people on call, association, engineering, stuff like this. That's the thinking outside the box, Jason, and your staff. I thank you for that. And I would recommend, my person, I would recommend Townsend.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay. I'm willing to make a motion to pick Townsend.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Well, Townsend with the plan that you associated with.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Because like you said earlier, we need the expertise and talents that we need to facilitate some of these streamlined issues that we have. And especially now, more than ever. Okay. Call the roll, please.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yes, I do. Yes, I do. I like to actually revisit our people that serve, you know, like like, like he said about Peter, you know, Peter is alien, but also people that in our community that were in government, you know, like Dennis Lujan, uh, you know, and Mike Durr that created the art center, him and his wife and Dennis, his expertise as far as is, uh, how would I say is his willingness to help people in a different dynamic way. Okay. And I want to name a park after him. And in the park, I know we've been dragging around this situation, but I like to streamline it. I like to change Ringle…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“And it collapsed. But the things turned out. I guess God looked out for us and we got insurance money on the deal. Okay. But we built the art center. So I like to... tell my colleagues to change these names for Mike Durer and Dennis Lujan, like Ringgold Park and the Art Center to Durer Art Center. Because they were a part of where we're at today. If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't be where Selma's at. They were a part of the Walmarts and they were a part of the development way back then. And to me, that's respect.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“No, I think we should do it before they die. The reason why I say that, I mean, when you're dead, they don't get to see it. I think it's very important that to do this.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“You know, I mean, it's great memories for people to see their legacy.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah. I mean, we recognize people who they are.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
- Play at 1:09:33
“Yeah, but I know. We could change policy, guys. We change policy and direction, okay?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yes, I want to change those because, you know.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Two different items. One's this. I think we'll table it. Table it. We need a consensus. Yeah. So what was it?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“No, no, this got picked too. We're going to do it. We do it right. Okay. I'm just telling you straight up, Johnny. Okay.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay. Two, two separate items, not together, but it'd be two separate items. Okay.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“No, I would probably put Lujan Park, abbreviate it.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Well, actually, we'll change the policy.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Well, you know, I actually, I was out touring the city today, looking at work, looking at public works job guys. They're going to job on the parks. Okay. I was looking at the fire department. Great job out there, guys. The fire trucks, you know, I was in Fresno. Your ambulance with the community hospital, they were there. Good job. Right on it. Police department out there patrolling, pulling cars over, checking them out and keeping crime down. Good job, guys. You know, stay safe. Tell the guys, stay safe. All right. Don't take chances, please. And and I and. I see the flock cameras are in…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I have a comment. I saved it for last. There was a reason why. And the reason why I saved this comment for last is people running for office. You know, I don't care for school board, you know, healthcare or whatever. When you run for office, when you put up your signs and people's properties, please, please ask the owners or the people that live there, if it's okay. And you get these calls and says, Hey, people are just put a sign. They didn't tell me I come over here and there's a sign in front of my house. I didn't, I don't know this person shows up. I didn't give him permission, but you…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Everybody stand up with the flag salute, please.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yes. Item 2-4. Okay, Item 2-4. The reason why I pulled it off, this is for the Selma School District, for the two service officers that go on the campus for the high school and the elementary. When I look at the budget, It's only 50%. I like since the cost is everything is going up and as far as our wages and our fuel costs, I like to see it. I like to see an increase of 60%, you know, 10% more if the school is willing to make those adjustments because of what's happening in the economic situations.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Well, right now they're the school. Yeah. I want the school to pay 60%. They're only paying half right now. They're only paying 50% right now.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I mean, honestly, Chief, I'll be straight with you. I mean, I mean, I want them there. Don't get me wrong. I want the service officer on the campuses because it deters the crime stats. It's a proven fact. There's no doubt about it. It's just that there's a current cost, what is happening now, you know, between the fuel prices going up and the adjustments that we have to face as a council up here, you know, and I know that the school gets funded by the state, you know, allocated. for their students. So it's a different dynamics and economics there.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026