Alan Autry Quotes

"We are expecting that, come tomorrow, they'll be arriving."
-Alan Autry

"We will never have quotas in this city as long as I am mayor, but we will darn sure have goals."
-Alan Autry

"It's all about moving this state forward to get this state fiscally sound."
-Alan Autry

"[Autry also directly criticized Parks. He said the FPOA] has had some good leaders who put the community first. ... we are seeing a big departure from that ... Parks would rather operate behind a veil of secrecy, which is not good for the public or the Police Department."
-Alan Autry

"We're assuming that these folks will be coming here and staying here."
-Alan Autry

"We'll do it with open arms, with a big heart [and] with a full understanding of the pragmatic challenges that are there."
-Alan Autry

"A natural disaster in one American city is a natural disaster in every American city, including Fresno and, for that matter, every city and small town in the San Joaquin Valley."
-Alan Autry

"It was supposed to be Urban Growth Management fees, but all it did was fuel sprawl, ... It didn't control anything because it was uncontrolled at City Hall. It was a mess."
-Alan Autry