- Business advocate AJ Rassamni, a candidate for District 7 in 2026, says the city is investigating him, potentially in response to accusations by Councilmember Miguel Arias.
- Rassamni flatly denied he pressured Blackstone Avenue merchants to donate to his campaign under threat of city enforcement action, a claim made by Arias.
- Arias is endorsing one of his former staffers, community advocate Ariana Martinez Lott, in the District 7 race.
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Business advocate and Fresno City Council candidate AJ Rassamni says the city is investigating him, and it could be related to allegations made a by sitting Fresno city councilmember.
“All the members of the Blackstone Merchants Association — they trust me more than they trust calling the city. It’s not built on coercion. It’s built on cooperation.” — Fresno City Council candidate AJ Rassamni, responding to allegations made by Miguel Arias…