FRSNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s mayor had vetoed $1 million in funding for planned parenthood but city council overrode that veto on Thursday.
Valley Democratic Assembly Member Dr. Joaquin Arambula had secured 9.5 million dollars from the state budget for local non-profits including a million for Planned Parenthood.
The City of Fresno would serve as the pass-through entity for the money.
The resolution passed in council in the middle of August but later that month Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer vetoed the motion.
Fresno City Council voted on Thursday 5-1 to override Dyer’s veto.
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld was the only “no” vote.
Councilmember Mike Karbassi was not there.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
