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Board approves collaboration with Central Valley Community Foundation for regional jobs coalition amid skepticism

5793041 · September 12, 2025
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Summary

Supervisors voted to approve a retroactive revenue agreement with Central Valley Community Foundation to participate in the Sierra-San Joaquin regional coalition for California Jobs First; the item drew concerns about local control, staff time and the coalition’s agenda, and passed on a divided vote.

Fresno County supervisors approved a retroactive revenue agreement with the Central Valley Community Foundation on Sept. 9 to participate in the Sierra-San Joaquin Jobs coalition under the California Jobs First initiative, effective Feb. 1, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2026.

The agreement was first presented to the board at a prior meeting and returned for consensus discussion. Supporters said participating gives…

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