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Meet: Jim Polsgrove
Your Candidate
WHY AM I RUNNING FOR CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY?
I am running to be your State Assemblymember to shake up the status quo in Sacramento. I will work to protect taxpayers and enact tough laws against crime that will hold criminals responsible for their actions. I stand for stronger border security, law enforcement, less debt and lower taxes. I pledge to stand and protect our Constitution and our rights.
Biography
Father. Grandfather. Community Leader. Your voice in Sacramento.
Jim is a Valley native, born in Fresno, Calif. He spent his formative years living in a rural area west of Fresno on a small ranch. It’s during this time of his life he learned the value of hard work and standing for what is right. Jim currently resides in Fresno. He has two sons, Chris who lives in Idaho with his wife Shasta and son Callum and Justin who also lives in Fresno with his two daughters Lacee and Baylee.
After completing technical training, Jim began his career working in various engineering pursuits. This voyage started at an electrical engineering firm working on plans for airport lighting projects, computer interface for a local winery and other various projects. After several years working at various engineering firms, electrical, mechanical and civil, he started his career in civil service taking a job with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District. This was the start of his 39 year career in civil service. This is where Jim developed his love of giving back to the community. He found it rewarding to be able to say each project he worked on enriched the lives of every person living in Fresno County. After three years, the opportunity to work for the City of Fresno arose. He rose through the ranks, starting as an Engineering Technician I and retiring as a Supervising Engineering Technician. During this time he maintained the water model for the City of Fresno, managed the CPUC Rule 20A program, managed the right-of-way and special districts section for the City, worked as an Inspector on capital projects and a Project Manager for capital improvement projects, to mention a few responsibilities. After 31 years it was time for new adventures. So, Jim retired from the City on a Friday and went to work the following Monday as a Senior Engineering Technician / Utility Coordinator for the County of Fresno.
It was during his years with the County that Jim became politically active. He became a member of the Fresno County GOP committee, a member of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly, and a member of the Fresno County California Republican Assembly. During this time he was also the Vice President of the National Rifle Association Members Council of the Central Valley and became a certified Refuse to Be a Victim instructor and a certified Pistol Instructor.
Nothing is more important to Jim than ensuring a strong future for our Valley and State. We need leaders who will deliver when it comes to keeping California an affordable state, reducing crime, improving water supplies, expanding access to healthcare and providing for our veterans.
Photo Credit: Cheryl Senn – Sanger Scene
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