Happy New Year, everyone!  2008 is an important year.  Our nation will elect a new president.  Californians will consider a number of ballot initiatives and bond proposals.  Fresnans will elect a new mayor to succeed Mayor Autry.  As I have said so many times before, Fresno is at the "tipping point."  The next election will determine whether we tip forward and become a top-tier city in California, or whether we tip backward and revert to politics-as-usual.  I don't want to see our city lose this opportunity.  That's why I'm in the Mayor's race.
 

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Today, I celebrated the New Year by attending the Hmong International New Year on its closing day.  This event attracts over 100,000 people each year from all over the world.  It is a source of great pride for our community.  You can learn more about the event at www.HmongNewYear.us.  It was an honor to attend and address the crowd (click here to read my comments).
 
Best wishes to all for a happy and prosperous 2008!