Proposed Fresno County Ordinance Could Limit Amount of Sex Offenders in a Home

Proposed Fresno County ordinance could limit amount of sex offenders in a home

Fresno County could crack down on what critics call an oversaturation of sex offenders with a newly proposed ordinance.

Fresno County Supervisors Move To Limit Sex Offender Housing

If the state can’t enforce how many sex offenders may live in a single home, Fresno County says it will. “It is unfortunate that newer, less experienced elected officials publicly described our ministry inaccurately, because when statements made in authority are not grounded in fact, fear fills the gap, and public safety is not served.” — John Coyle, CEO, Centers for Living  Supervisors Garry Bredefeld and Brian Pacheco are introducing an ordina…

Fresno County Supes. & Sheriff announce new laws policing sexual predator housing

No more than six registered sex offenders would be allowed to live in one single-family home in Fresno County if a new ordinance is approved by the Board of Supervisors.  Property owners would face fines totaling over $50,000 for successive violations, a six-month jail sentence, the loss of their business license if they’re a care provider, and potential litigation from the county.  The law was introduced at a Monday news conference held by Boar…