Fresno City Council passes 20-year General Plan

Fresno's City Council passed the 2035 General Plan last night by a margin of 5-2. The plan was approved despite moments of confusion within the council's final discussions, setting a blueprint for the city's development priorities for the next 20 years. Politically involved residents voiced concerns that the community did not have a fair chance to review the plan, and that council members prized businesses over communities and neighborhoods. The Council President's motion to postpone the vote for 60 days was denied. “I am against this plan. If they want to take over the land of the westside, the people should have the voice to vote for what they want to see.” Coverage of the issue is on The Know.