FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2022

CONTACT: Johnathon Burrows

Public Relations Assistant, (559) 978-9289

STATEMENT FROM FRESNO CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ESPARZA

Fresno, CA – Councilmember Bredefeld continues to demonstrate why he has been passed over for
Council Leadership positions three times over his last five years on the City Council.

Unsurprisingly, Bredefeld is again making allegations that are false, unsubstantiated, and lack evidence.
This latest tantrum comes with the irony that Bredefeld is the only Councilmember who has knowingly
weaponized City Staff and resources, including the City Attorney’s Office, for political gain and media
attention.

In fact, it’s clear that his latest charade is an attempt by Bredefeld to adversely influence the hiring of the
next City Attorney by muddying the waters with politics. It is unfortunate that Bredefeld has now caused
our talent pool for the position to shrink. These ongoing tantrums by Councilmember Bredefeld,
especially during an election season, will likely continue because he remains upset that different versions
of the Fresno City Council have bypassed him for leadership positions. He has only served to further
isolate himself and cast doubt upon the good work being done at City Hall by so many of us that spend
our time in productive ways.

The Council President will not expend any further taxpayer time responding to this baseless matter.

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