{"id":359409,"date":"2026-06-13T15:49:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T15:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/359409\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T15:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T15:49:10","slug":"clovis-mayor-vong-mouanoutoua-details-priorities-in-fresno-county-supervisor-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/359409\/","title":{"rendered":"Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua Details Priorities in Fresno County Supervisor Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua officially launched his campaign for Fresno County supervisor District 5 on Friday<\/a>, framing his bid around listening to diverse communities and supporting coordinated growth across cities and rural areas, he said in an interview with GV Wire.<\/p>\n

Vong Mouanoutoua said the launch event drew supporters as he formally entered the race.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday you saw<\/a> people who are supporting me, will support me as I announce and also officially launch my campaign for Fresno County Supervisor District 5,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Mouanoutoua said his top priority is representing the county\u2019s diversity and ensuring outreach across geographic and cultural lines.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think as illustrated today, one of the top goals is to remember that we are a diverse community. And we\u2019re going to listen to every voice. We\u2019re going listen to those in rural communities, those who are in the mountains, those who in the city, those of different colors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He told GV Wire the county will not be able to solve every issue because of funding limits, but should focus on core responsibilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not going to solve every issue because there\u2019s just not enough dollars, but we will listen and we will try our best to do what we can to keep the county of Fresno thriving and at the forefront of sort of moving people into safe homes, safe streets, good businesses, good education.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mouanoutoua Speaks on Development<\/p>\n

On housing, Mouanoutoua said cities lead most development decisions but the county should support smart and coordinated growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t build many homes in the county of Fresno. It\u2019s really a city\u2019s job. And so we have not delved into that that much,\u201d he said. \u201cBut we will support smart growth. Well-planned growth. We will support economic development that will bring more tax dollars to the county and support our cities and be a willing and able partner to all the cities.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that smaller communities often rely more heavily on county support.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome cities are huge like Fresno and Clovis. Some are really small and really need assistance of the county in order for them just to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked about land-use issues including SEDA, Fresno\u2019s Southeast Development Area Specific Plan, he said those matters largely fall within city jurisdiction and existing planning processes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell SEDA is already in the city\u2019s, what would you say, it\u2019s in the city\u2019s jurisdiction right now,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m thinking when it gets there already it\u2019s already past the county, it is already past LAFCo (Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission) and so in other words the county\u2019s job is probably already done that\u2019s why the city is already wrestling with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added he would need to review more information before taking a position.<\/p>\n

What Makes Mouanoutoua Different?<\/p>\n

When asked what sets him apart from other candidates, Mouanoutoua pointed to turnout at his launch event.<\/p>\n

\u201c300 people showed up already,\u201d he said about his press conference. \u201cA diverse group of electeds showing support, a diverse group people staying, wanting to get to know us.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said his campaign will focus on broad outreach rather than political contrast.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t campaign against a person, you campaign for the people. That\u2019s the difference,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s no time to spend on my opponents. People have enough issues where I need to go listen to them. I need go work with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce is also vying for the Fresno County Supervisor District 5 seat.<\/p>\n

Prioritizing Public Safety, Human Services<\/p>\n

Mouanoutoua said his priorities include public safety, parks, planning, and expanding county human services such as mental health, probation, and assistance programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut what the county does that we have never done in Clovis is human services. How do we sort of oversee and do human services better? Mental health, public health, to probation, to guardianships, to family reunifications, those on welfare, those on food stamps.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also pointed to wildfire preparedness in rural areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow do we develop fire services that are quick? That are efficient and effective, so that way they can live in more with more peace of mind,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mouanoutoua said he is open to meeting with residents across the county throughout the campaign.<\/p>\n

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