The Fresno City Council should give the City Attorney, Andrew Janz, more authority to enforce campaign laws and transparency in local races. Right now, Janz’s hands are tied, making it difficult for him to effectively address issues with mysterious PACs and anonymous donors.
To fix this, the council could consider increasing the fine for noncompliance to $1,000 a day until campaigns come into compliance. This would encourage more transparency and accountability in local politics. Additionally, the city’s political finance reporting website should be updated to include a list of every campaign and PAC involved in Fresno races, making it easier for voters to track who is funding their candidates.
This move would allow Janz to effectively enforce campaign laws and promote transparency in local elections. It’s time for the council to back up their promise to promote transparency and weed out corruption.
Source: https://gvwire.com/2026/06/26/fresno-city-council-should-give-janz-the-power-to-be-a-real-campaign-sheriff