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Fresno City Council District 7 Race Could Shift City Politics

Four of Fresno’s city council seats are up for re-election this year. While these are technically non-partisan races, many city issues are often decided along party lines. The stakes are even higher in one particular district that’s currently held by a conservative, and is a district where voters in the last presidential election supported Hillary Clinton. Valley Public Radio’s Laura Tsutsui reports, the candidate who wins this seat could end up deciding the future of city politics. Months before the June 5 primary, candidates for Fresno City’s District 7 are increasing their campaign activity and holding events through the area. One popular location to rent out is Sam’s Deli. Known for its sandwiches and meat and cheese selection, it’s where District 7 city council candidate Nelson Esparza asks to meet for an interview. Since its inception in 1996, District 7 has been represented by two Democrats, followed by Republican Clint Olivier. This year, Olivier is termed out and three
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