I agree that it shouldn't matter at this level either. Honestly, I don't care what party you are, as long as I agree with your stance on what matters to me. I have a feeling I will be voting outside of my party during this year elections as well.

Amen on the non-partisan position. Being mayor truly requires transcending above the party lines and really digging into the local issues despite whatever political affiliation one might have.

That's one thing I would actually commend Autry on--although I believe he's a republican (because of his affiliation with the Governator...or maybe that's just an 'actor' thing) it seems that he has steered clear of aligning himself with a particular political ideology in making his decisions in office. I guess that could be because in local government, you really have to wipe away your bias towards a certain political ideology and look at what is going to create positive change in Fresno.

I believe it was intended for Democratic candidates only which is too bad because the Mayoral position is a non-partisan position. I am supporting Ashley Swearengin who is Republican and I am a Democrat. I don't think the party matters as much at this level of politics.

That seems odd. You would think she would have been the first to speak. Hopefully someone can shed light on this.