Alan Autry Quotes

• All of the factors that make up a quality city – safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. – emanate from a strong educational premise.

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

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• We must be willing to courageously invest in our city.

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

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

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• 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.

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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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

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• 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.

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

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• 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.

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

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

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• Leadership demands that we make tough choices.

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

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

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Alan Autry (24)

Birth:	31st July, 1952
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Actor, Football Player, Politician

About

Alan Autry is an American actor, politician, and former National Football League football player. He is best known for his role as Captain Bubba Skinner on the television series In the Heat of the Night; he also has been in numerous movies and other television shows. In November 2000, he was elected mayor of Fresno, California, serving for two 4-year terms, through January 2009. As of September 2008, Autry had been hosting a radio news talk show on KYNO 940 AM in Fresno. Autry left his duties as host of the news talk show in the spring of 2011.

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