Former Mayor Francisco Ramirez

10/24/2026

FROM ADDICTION TO TRIUMPH: ARTHUR'S INSPIRING JOURNEY!

Imagine riding a scooter all the way from Visalia to Hanford late at night, sometimes having to walk when the battery died, just to pursue your dreams.

That's exactly what my friend Arthur did.

After battling addiction for nearly three decades, losing the woman he loved, and facing countless hardships, Arthur refused to give up.

Today, he's celebrating 29 months of sobriety and earning his commercial driver's license!

His motivation? His daughter and the desire to give her a better future.

A special thank you to Adam's Drive-In in Hanford for providing a wonderful meal to help us celebrate his accomplishment!

If Arthur's story touches your heart, consider sending him a couple of dollars to celebrate this incredible milestone. Sometimes, the smallest gestures mean the most.

Cash App: $hollowayarthur1981

Arthur, I'm proud of you, brother!

Your past doesn't define your future. It's never too late to start over.

Please share his story. You never know who might need this inspiration today.

Read the full story on Kings Network News!

10/23/2026

This Is What Being a Community Business Is All About!

I remember growing up in Hanford, when Texaco on Seventh Street would reward me with a five-cent piece of candy whenever I did something good. My favorite was the watermelon Jolly Rancher. Something so small meant so much.

I also remember earning a free personal pizza for reading. From personal experience, knowing that little reward was waiting motivated me to read and learn. Sometimes, that pizza meant the world to me because I got to share it with my mom.

Those memories have stayed with me throughout my life.

Now I see Jack’s Gas recognizing students with a three-piece chicken tender meal and potato wedges! Man, the rewards have gotten better! Makes me wish I were a student again!

I know the picture is from Woodlake, and I support any business, in any community, that supports its students and gives back to its neighbors.

Whether it’s a piece of candy, a personal pizza, or a chicken tender meal, it’s about encouraging our young people, recognizing their accomplishments, and showing them someone cares.

You never know what a simple act of kindness can mean to a child. I know because I was once that child.

I’d love to see more businesses throughout the Central Valley do things like this. When businesses, families, and neighbors work together to lift up the next generation, that’s how we make our communities strong.

Congratulations to Jack’s Gas for investing in our young people. This is the kind of community spirit I will always support.


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10/22/2026

I Won’t Be Intimidated. My Commitment to This Community Will Never Change.
What a sick and twisted world we live in right now. I have now been stalked by three different people.

I saw the lady in her beat-up, blue-looking Bronco taking multiple pictures of me, and I didn’t care. Even the taxi driver saw her.

What she didn’t know was why I was in that taxi. The driver came to me for advice. I went to the county assessor’s office to get answers and help him find a solution.

That’s what hurts me the most. I’m trying to help people, and this type of behavior puts people who come to me for help in situations they should never have to face.

What these individuals don’t realize is that I don’t do this for money. I do it because I genuinely care about my community.

I pray that nothing happens to me. Being followed repeatedly makes me concerned for my safety and worried about how far someone might take this.

I also want to take a moment to thank all the residents of my district who have reached out to me with their encouragement, support, and kind words. It truly means a lot.

And I want people to ask themselves one simple question: Why is so much of the effort to push my opponent coming from individuals who don't even live in the district I'm running to represent?

I believe the voices that matter most in this election are the voices of the people who actually live in my district. Those are the residents I am asking to represent, and their concerns will always be my priority.

Regardless of the negativity, I will continue helping people, standing up for my community, and doing what I believe is right.

I refuse to allow intimidation or negativity to change who I am or why I serve.

So sad.

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

The right choice gives you a voice.

This November 3rd, I ask for your vote to return to Hanford City Council. I’m ready to fight for our community once again and make sure your voice is heard. If you’re tired of rising water and trash rates, vote Francisco “Frank” Ramirez. Let’s stand up for a more affordable Hanford.

10/18/2026

🧡 October is National Bullying Prevention Month!

Bullying isn't just for kids. It happens among adults, in workplaces, schools, communities, and online. Cyberbullying, harassment, and intimidation affect people of all ages. We can disagree without disrespecting others. Let's lead by example and choose kindness over hate.

10/02/2026

🍛 NEW IN HANFORD: TANDOORI GRILL 2 🇮🇳

Tandoori Grill 2 Indian Cuisine just celebrated its grand opening in Hanford, so we had to stop by and give it a try!

I had the lamb curry with rice, garlic naan, and green sauce. Cheyne Strawn had the chicken tikka masala with rice. The food was absolutely amazing! Great flavor, great portions, and definitely a place I would recommend trying.

I also had the opportunity to sit down with Cheyne Strawn, one of the candidates for Hanford City Council District E, and discuss some of the issues facing Hanford. He had a lot of good insight, and we talked about the importance of supporting our local businesses and keeping more of our dollars right here in our community.

Cheyne stated:

“It’s great to see a new small business like Tandoori Grill begin its journey here in Hanford. Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and when we keep taxes and fees low, we give them the opportunity to succeed. Their success is our community’s success. I wish Tandoori Grill great success!”

Cheyne also said the food was absolutely amazing!

They’re still doing some remodeling inside, but don’t let that stop you. Go give the food a try and support another new business investing in Hanford.

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10/02/2026

WHY I DECLINED THE HANFORD SENTINEL INTERVIEW

Before I explain why I declined an interview with the Hanford Sentinel, I want you to look at the screenshots below and judge for yourself.

Former Mayor Russ Curry is already publicly talking about starting another recall campaign against me, and I am not even in office yet. His own comment states, “if elected, I would start a recall campaign.”

Think about that. I haven't even had an opportunity to serve again, and someone is already talking about trying to remove me. Russ doesn't even live in Hanford anymore, let alone California, yet he continues involving himself in Hanford politics.

Why does this matter? Because some of the same names and political circles I remember from the battles surrounding my previous recall are showing up again.

Marissa from the Hanford Sentinel reached out to interview me, and I genuinely wanted to do the interview. My decision to decline has nothing to do with Marissa personally. I appreciate her reaching out, and I have no reason to believe she wouldn't conduct a professional interview.

My concern is what happens at the editorial level.
I initially spoke with Marissa about concerns involving one page. After our conversation, I discovered interactions involving a second page. The screenshots below show Parker Bowman, the chief editor of the Hanford Sentinel, liking and reacting to content on pages that have repeatedly attacked me and another individual involved in local politics.

Everyone has a right to their personal opinions, including members of the media. But when someone holds that kind of editorial authority, I believe it is reasonable to question the appearance of impartiality.

How can I confidently expect a fair shake from the Hanford Sentinel when its chief editor is liking and reacting to posts attacking me and other individuals involved in local politics?

That is the question these screenshots raised for me, and ultimately why I decided to decline the interview. Marissa could conduct a completely professional interview, but my concern is what happens afterward at the editorial level and how the final story is ultimately presented.

Other familiar names appearing in these discussions include former Councilman Martin Devine, Angela LiAntonio, and Robert Ramos. I am also seeing supporters of Victor Chavarin Jr. and Travis Paden participating in criticism and attacks directed at me and another individual running for office.

I am intentionally not naming or linking to these pages because I don't believe they deserve additional attention or traffic. Instead, I'm providing screenshots so people can see what I saw.
There is also a third page involving another candidate that, in my view, crosses a far more serious line. It contains deeply personal attacks and material that I believe raises serious concerns about character defamation. I understand that matter is being investigated, so I will not identify the page or speculate about who is responsible.

Anyone who follows my writing knows something about me: I believe in showing the evidence.

When I write about an issue, I try to provide screenshots, documents, facts, and data. Don't simply take my word for it. Look at the evidence and judge for yourself.

If you disagree with me, challenge my record. Challenge my votes. Ask me about water rates, refuse rates, city finances, public safety, downtown, economic development, or decisions I made while serving this community. I welcome those debates. I welcome difficult questions.

But attacking someone's appearance, clothing, intelligence, or personal character isn't a debate about public policy.
I believe part of the reason I generate such strong opposition is simple: I can't be controlled. I make my decisions based on what I believe is best for the people I represent, not based on who is popular, who has political connections, or who wants me to fall in line.

And I care about the people of Hanford.

Water rates, refuse rates, and decisions coming out of City Hall have real consequences for families trying to pay their bills. Those are the issues I want to talk about. Those are the issues I intend to fight for.

So I ask everyone to do something very simple:
Look at who is attacking me. Look at the relationships and political alliances involved. Look at the screenshots. Look at the evidence.
Then judge for yourself.

That is why, in good conscience, I declined the Hanford Sentinel interview. This isn't about Marissa. It is about whether I can have confidence in the overall editorial process given what I have now seen.

You don't have to like me. You don't have to agree with me. But one thing I will not do is allow myself to be controlled or intimidated into silence when I believe decisions are hurting the people of Hanford.

I care about this community. I have fought for Hanford before, and I will continue fighting for the people who live here.

Look at the facts. Look at the evidence.

Judge for yourself.

09/29/2026

A GREAT MORNING IN DOWNTOWN HANFORD!

I had a very productive meeting this morning with Michelle Brown, CEO of Main Street Hanford. We talked about the issues facing our downtown, but more importantly, we talked about solutions.

Michelle and I may not agree on every issue, and sometimes we have some lively discussions, but at the end of the day, both of our hearts are in the same place. We want to see downtown Hanford succeed.

I want to thank Michelle and the entire Main Street board for the work they continue to put into our downtown. When I take office in December, I plan to start working on many of the issues we discussed. Investment is needed in our downtown, and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish by working together.

Then something happened after our meeting that really caught my attention.

I noticed some guys cleaning the windows at Crossroads, and I thought, This is awesome. This is exactly the kind of pride and investment I want to see downtown.

Then someone yelled, "Francisco!"

I walked over and met Adam Thomas of A&R Window Cleaning Services. Adam told me he had seen my recent post about the cleanliness of the sidewalk in front of STIIIZY. Because of that post, he took the initiative and contacted STIIIZY himself about pressure washing their property. They told him they would accept a bid.

Now THAT is what I call hustle!

I love seeing people take initiative. I've always believed, if you're not at the table, you're on the menu. Adam saw an opportunity, picked up the phone, and went after it. I hope he gets that bid!

And a big thank you to Crossroads for taking pride in your business and keeping your property clean. That's exactly what we need more of throughout downtown.

This is how things start happening. Identify an issue, bring attention to it, find a solution, and take action.

Great job, Adam!

Support local. Buy local. Invest local.

05/09/2026

I do not support Measure T, also known as the proposed TOT tax increase.

One of my biggest concerns is the comparison being made between Hanford and larger cities like Los Angeles when discussing tourism and economic impact tied to major events such as the Super Bowl or Olympics. Hanford is not Los Angeles. The population, tourism volume, economy, and level of outside spending are completely different.

I also believe people underestimate how much pricing affects travel decisions. Families, sports teams, tournament organizers, and business travelers often compare hotel costs and taxes between nearby cities before deciding where to stay. Even modest increases can add up during a multi-day trip. For many travelers, saving $30 or $40 matters because that money can instead go toward gas, food, shopping, or other expenses.

My concern is that increasing the TOT could make Hanford less competitive when it comes to attracting overnight visitors, tournaments, and travel-related spending that supports local hotels, restaurants, and businesses.

I also believe voters should understand that Measure T is a general tax. The revenue is not legally required to stay dedicated specifically to public safety, parks, or roads. If additional taxes are being requested, there should be stronger accountability, clearer spending guarantees, and comparisons that realistically reflect Hanford’s local economy.

When I served on the council, we focused heavily on growing the city’s tax base instead of relying on raising taxes on residents and visitors. We worked to attract projects and businesses that generated long-term revenue for the community. Examples included bringing Costco to Hanford, supporting cannabis-related revenue opportunities, and creating community events like Winter Wonderland that helped generate economic activity.

During the time I left office, the City of Hanford also had a reported $4.2 million surplus, which was the first surplus the city had seen in approximately 12 years. To me, that showed it was possible to improve city finances through economic growth, business development, and expanding revenue sources rather than continuing to place additional tax burdens on residents and visitors.

I believe the solution is not simply raising taxes. The better long-term approach is creating incentives for businesses, encouraging development, attracting visitors, and expanding economic opportunities that naturally grow city revenue without placing additional financial pressure on residents, travelers, and local businesses.

For those reasons, I do not support Measure T or the proposed TOT tax increase.