Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act Initiative Review
Fresno County
Summary
Supervisor Mendes raised concerns over potential misuse of public funds in a citizen-led Measure C initiative and called for a legal and fiscal review of a potential countywide general sales tax.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
A countywide general sales tax could generate significant revenue for road repairs and public safety.
Unincorporated and incorporated county residents relying on improved road and public safety infrastructure.
Taxpayers subject to potential new general taxation.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Two new taxes without your taxes going up? How to understand Measure D, the City of Fresno’s proposed general sales tax
City of Fresno voters have a chance this November to weigh in on a new, half-cent general sales tax that could be used on anything from more police to fixing roads or building more homeless shelters. Rumblings ...
What the heck is going on with Measure C replacement? Here’s a 40-year timeline
What the heck is going on with Measure C replacement? Here’s a 40-year timeline Fresno Bee
Fresno City Council fails to act on transportation tax measure after special meeting lacks quorum
Fresno City Council fails to act on transportation tax measure after special meeting lacks quorum ABC30 Fresno
Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026
The board voted to place the citizen-led transportation sales tax initiative on the March 2028 ballot with revised language and authorized a lawsuit challenging the state's AB 1923, which forced a November 2026 vote.
Fresno County votes to sue elections clerk, state, Mayor Dyer, and others over transportation tax
Fresno County votes to sue elections clerk, state, Mayor Dyer, and others over transportation tax Fresnoland
Board of Supervisors — July 14, 2026
The board voted to order a comprehensive staff report on the $7.3 billion, 30-year transportation tax initiative before it appears on the November 2026 ballot. Proponents and city mayors urged immediate placement, while supervisors and rural officials raised concerns over strict road maintenance thresholds and restrictions on road capacity expansion.
Board of Supervisors — March 17, 2026
The board received an update on competing Measure C transportation renewal proposals. Discussions focused on road repair priorities versus transit funding and the potential impacts of petition signature gathering for the upcoming ballot.
Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026
Supervisor Mendes raised concerns over potential misuse of public funds in a citizen-led Measure C initiative and called for a legal and fiscal review of a potential countywide general sales tax.
Board of Supervisors — January 6, 2026
Supervisors debated the status of the Measure C renewal process, expressing frustration over spent planning funds and disagreements between the county and municipal leadership regarding funding priorities for road repairs versus alternative transit.
Who should pay for Fresno County’s crumbling roads?
Who should pay for Fresno County’s crumbling roads? Fresnoland
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Fresno County
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.