Alan Autry Quotations

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 must be willing to courageously invest in our city.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A natural disaster in one American city is a natural disaster in every American city, including Fresno and, for that matter, every city and small town in the San Joaquin Valley,

Leadership demands that we make tough choices.

We want them to be productive in the community,

We're assuming that these folks will be coming here and staying here.

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.

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?

but the continued overspending and mismanagement of our tax dollars by the state.

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.

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.

We knew it. We didn't need a study to show us what was happening in our city,

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

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

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,

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

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

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,

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.

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.

It's all about moving this state forward to get this state fiscally sound.

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.

I'm pleased to say our parks are safe, ... but they're going to get even safer.

I can't tell you I'm satisfied with the results of the whole camera situation, because I'm not.

I don't look at this as being off the hook just because there aren't planes coming here.