mission statement “one voice” unites fresno county communities and regional interests in a...
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Mission StatementMission Statement
“One Voice” unites Fresno County communities and regional interests in a voluntary and collaborative effort to seek federal and state funds annually for projects of regional significance. All projects chosen shall contribute to an improved quality of life throughout Fresno County.
Population: 920,000
Size: 6,000 square miles
Ethnic/Race White 36.9%Diversity: Hispanic 47.1%
Black 5.0%American Indian 0.6%Asian 8.9%Pacific Islander 0.2%Other 1.4%
Cities:
Location: • In the heart of California and the San Joaquin Valley• Three hours from San Francisco and Los Angeles•
Rankings: • 10th most populous county in California• 58th most populous county in the U.S.•
FRESNO COUNTY AT A GLANCE
The only county in the U.S. with three national parks in its backyard (Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon)
1st in the value of agriculture crops produced by any county in U.S.
15 incorporated cities, ranging in population from 480,000 to 4,000
Fresno County
Facts About Fresno CountyFacts About Fresno County
Fresno County is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, a rich agricultural area in the center of California.
Population: 920,000 (in 2006) the 10th most populous county in California, with 15 incorporated cities
EthnicityEthnicity
37%
47%
5%
10% 1%
White
Hispanic
Black or African American
Asian, American Indian orAleut
Other
Since 1955, Fresno County has ranked as the first or second leading agricultural-producing county in the U.S. Fresno County’s top crops are cotton, grapes, and poultry.
EconomyEconomy
Economy Economy (cont.)(cont.) Fresno County is home to 1.88 million acres of the world’s Fresno County is home to 1.88 million acres of the world’s
most productive farmland, with agricultural operations most productive farmland, with agricultural operations covering nearly half of the county’s entire land base of 3.84 covering nearly half of the county’s entire land base of 3.84 million acres. Fresno Farmers raise more than 350 different million acres. Fresno Farmers raise more than 350 different crops, contributing more than $4.7 billion to the California crops, contributing more than $4.7 billion to the California economy and supporting 20 percent of all jobs in the Fresno economy and supporting 20 percent of all jobs in the Fresno area. Many of the county’s crops are not grown area. Many of the county’s crops are not grown commercially anywhere else in the nation.commercially anywhere else in the nation.
Source: Fresno County Farm Bureau.Source: Fresno County Farm Bureau.
Fresno County’s population is increasing at a higher rate than both the state of California and the nation, growing nearly 80% from 515,000 to 920,000 between 1980 and 2006 (a 2.2% annual average). This trend is projected to continue into the foreseeable future. Source: Fresno COG, California Department of Finance, the U.S. Census
Population GrowthPopulation Growth
Percent population growth since 1980
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1980 1985 1990 2000 2005 2007
Source: 2005 American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census
Fresno County has hadmore rapid population growth .
Fresno County
California
United States
21% of Fresno County’s residents live below the poverty level, compared to 13% in California and the U.S.
Source: 2005 U.S. Census
PovertyPoverty
Percent of persons with incomes below poverty level
21%
13% 13%
0%
5%
10%15%
20%
25%
Fresno County California United States
Source: 2005 American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census
Ethnic DiversityEthnic Diversity63% of Fresno County’s residents are minority (non-white), compared to 57% for California, and 33% for the U.S.Source: 2005 U.S. Census
Fresno County
Fresno County residents are more ethnically diverse . 63%
California
57%
United States
33%
Percent of persons who are minority
Source: 2005 American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census
UnemploymentUnemploymentFresno County’s unemployment rate is 11.8%, far higher than that of California at 7.0%, and the U.S. at 5.8%.
Source: 2005 U.S. Census
““One Voice” 2007 Priority ProjectsOne Voice” 2007 Priority Projects
Priority
Project
Project Description
Project
Location
Total
Request
Recipient
1
Friant Corridor Road Widening
TTHUD (TCSP)
Widen two- lane road to four-lane divided road with class II bicycle lanes.
Friant Rd. Copper/Millbrook Aves to Millerton Rd.
$3,500,000
County of Fresno.
2
State Route 180 - Temperance to Academy Ave.
TTHUD (STP)
Completion of construction of the segment of SR 180 from Temperance to Academy
Southeast Fresno County
$5,000,000
Fresno COG
3
Golden State Corridor Ec. Dev.
Infrastructure
TTHUD (STP)
Roadway rehabilitation, improvements and enhancements to facilitate economic development.
Golden State Boulevard through Kingsburg, Selma, Fowler, and portions of Fresno Co.
$2,750,000
Fresno COG
4
Highway 269 Bridge Project
TTHUD (STP)
Build a 500 foot bridge across the Arroyo Pasajero Creek
City of Huron
$1,500,000
Fresno COG
5
Westside Vocational Center
TTHUD (EDI)
Build or rehabilitate a vocational training facility to provide trade skills training to low income area of county.
Westside of Fresno County
$3,000,000
I-5 Business Development Corridor, Inc.
6
Recycled Water Master Plan System
– Phase C
Interior (EPA-STAG)
Complete build-out of main water transmission lines. Developed in 5 phases – Total Cost - $35 million
City of Clovis $2,300,000 City of Clovis
Future of the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air
National Guard
Defense (Authorization)
To assign F-15 aircraft to the 144th Fighter Wing to replace the F-16 dated to expire in the year 2012.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
$0
City of Fresno
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
DHS (Authorization)
Establish FYI as an international Port of Entry (POE) with the US Dept. of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP)
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
$0
City of Fresno - Dept. of Airports
Mendota Federal Correctional Institution
Justice (Byrne-JAG)
Completion of correctional institution
City of Mendota
Restoration of Funding
to complete
facility
City of Mendota
Thank you for your time and Thank you for your time and your efforts on our behalf. If your efforts on our behalf. If you need further information you need further information please contact Tony Boren at please contact Tony Boren at 559-233-4148. 559-233-4148.