SJ VAN HORNFresno City Council • District 2 • 2028

Candidate for Fresno City Council • District 2

Building a Stronger Fresno, Together.

Business experience. Strong neighborhoods. Practical leadership focused on making City Hall work for the people it serves.

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Business owner. Community advocate. A practical voice for District 2.

Focused on what matters

Priorities for a stronger Fresno

A practical agenda built around safer neighborhoods, responsible growth, and a city government that listens and delivers.

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Public Safety

Support law enforcement, first responders, and neighborhood safety initiatives so every family feels secure in their community.

02

Strong Neighborhoods

Invest in clean parks, safe streets, effective code enforcement, beautification, and the quality of life District 2 residents deserve.

03

Local Business

Reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, improve communication with City Hall, create good jobs, and encourage responsible investment.

04

Responsible Growth

Plan wisely for infrastructure, traffic, housing, economic development, and long-term growth throughout northwest Fresno.

05

Fiscal Responsibility

Protect taxpayer dollars through transparent budgeting, clear priorities, and a city government focused on results.

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Community First

Listen before leading and build partnerships with residents, labor, businesses, nonprofits, and neighborhood leaders.

SJ Van Horn, candidate for Fresno City Council District 2

Meet SJ Van Horn

Real-world experience for City Hall

SJ Van Horn is a Fresno entrepreneur, business owner, and community advocate who has spent more than three decades building businesses, creating jobs, and working alongside employees, customers, and community leaders.

His experience has shaped a simple belief: City Hall should be a partner—not a barrier—to the people investing in Fresno. SJ is running to strengthen neighborhoods, support responsible economic growth, and make city government more responsive and efficient.

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Showing up for Fresno

Community in action

Leadership starts by listening, serving, and building relationships throughout the community.

SJ Van Horn with California Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria and Fresno City Councilmember Annalisa Perea
With Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria and Councilmember Annalisa Perea
SJ Van Horn with Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza
With Council President Nelson Esparza
SJ Van Horn and Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer volunteering at a Beautify Fresno trash pickup
Beautify Fresno with Mayor Jerry Dyer
SJ Van Horn with Mayor Jerry Dyer and Fresno's city manager at the time after a Beautify Fresno cleanup
After a Beautify Fresno community cleanup
SJ Van Horn with Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer at a campaign fundraiser
Supporting Mayor Jerry Dyer at a campaign fundraiser
SJ Van Horn delivering a food box to a resident's vehicle during an Esmeralda Soria community food drive
Volunteering at an Esmeralda Soria food drive
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