Fresno council candidate dropped from Blackstone panel after dispute

Fresno Council Candidate Dropped from Blackstone Panel

AJ Rassamni, a Fresno City Council candidate, was removed from a community panel after a disagreement with organizer Ivan Paz about the improvement of Blackstone Avenue.

The debate highlights a growing divide on how to enhance the corridor, with some prioritizing investment and others focusing on addressing homelessness and crime first.

Background

AJ Rassamni, a candidate for Fresno City Council District 7, which includes a significant portion of central Fresno and Blackstone Avenue, and Ivan Paz, a Fresno State urban planning professor and community advocate, have differing views on how to improve the area.

Both Rassamni and Paz are passionate about improving Blackstone Avenue, but their disagreement has led to tensions.

Community Panel

Paz organized a community panel, where the disagreement between him and Rassamni became apparent, leading to Rassamni's removal from the panel.

Author's summary: Fresno council candidate removed from panel due to disagreement.

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GV Wire GV Wire — 2025-10-14

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