District 4 Supervisor· 2023–2026
Ernest Buddy Mendes
Fresno County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:23:41
- Avg per meeting
- 3:59
- Segments
- 1273
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Top issues during term (9)(General)
Narcan ordinance
Bars and clubs will have to pay out of pocket to buy and restock Narcan.
government transparency lawsuit
It could cost the city some legal fees, but it might save taxpayers money long-term by preventing shady deals.
zoning change
You might end up paying more for rent or a house because these restrictive rules block the construction of more affordable options.
street renaming
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for both the street sign updates and the mounting legal defense costs.
domestic violence rates
Expect local tax dollars to shift quickly toward emergency response units and overburdened social service programs.
open meetings violation
While no direct price tag was mentioned, secret budget talks mean your tax dollars could be spent without anyone checking their work.
candidate eligibility legislation
It won't cost taxpayers much extra, just standard administrative updates to candidate background checks.
illegal biolab enforcement
County taxpayers might end up footing the bill for legal fees and cleanup costs related to shutting down the rogue facility.
government transparency
Lack of transparency can lead to costly legal battles and mismanaged taxpayer funds if officials aren't held accountable.
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Mendes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Accept Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters Certificate of Facts regarding declarations of candidacy for positions to be elected at the November 3, 2026 Consolidated Statewide General Election; and Appoint, in lieu of holding an…
Approve reclassification of approximately $4,368,199 in FY 2025-26 General Services Department - Facility Services Org 8935 expenditures determined to be Capital Assets as identified in Exhibit A, pursuant to the County Budget Act and…
Adopt specifications for Contract Nos. 26-05-J, 26-06-J, and 26-07-J Class A (General Engineering) Job Order Contracts; and award said contracts to bidders with lowest three bids as listed in Attachment A, with total for each contract not…
Conduct second hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 3800 - General Services; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt the proposed Ordinance
Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to give 30 days’ written notice to Robert Berry Holdings, LLC, to terminate Lease Agreement No. A-26-228, effective November 5, 2026, pursuant to the Without Cause…
Adopt a Resolution approving the consolidation of elections called by the various cities, boards, school districts and independent special districts identified in the Resolution with the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to Interdepartmental Agreement No. A-24-577 between the General Services Department, Information Technology Services Department, County Administrative Office, and Department of…
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2026-27 appropriations for General Services Department Fleet Services-Equipment Org 8911 in the amount of $12,508,707 for the purchase and replacement of light and heavy-duty vehicles, equipment for…
Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution to transfer four positions from the General Services Department to the Human Resources Department, and reclassify these positions, effective June 8, 2026, as reflected on Appendix “A”; and Adopt…
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for General Services Department Org 8911 in the amount of $85,000 to purchase a forklift and golf cart for the Probation Department (4/5 vote); Approve…
Consider and take action on request for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity in regard to application for an Alcoholic Beverage Control License Type 21 (off-sale general) filed by Amarjit Singh & Sukhjit Kaur Virk to be used at…
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Second Amendment to Interdepartmental Agreement No. A-24-577 between the General Services Department, Information Technology Services Department, County Administrative Office, and Department…
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute and direct the Director of the General Services Department, or their designee, to deliver, the County’s Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with 7355 N. Palm Avenue, LLC, a…
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Veterans Service Office Org 7110 in the amount of $32,818 (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for General Relief Org 6645 in the…
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for American Avenue Disposal Site (AADS) Org 9026 in amount of $425,000 using American Avenue Disposal Site Enterprise Fund 0700 General Reserves for operational costs related to…
Voting record (1)(General)
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