Summary
The impending expiration of the countywide Measure C transportation tax threatens a $54 million annual funding loss for Fresno's streets, transit, and infrastructure, prompting the council to place a 0.5% general sales tax on the November ballot.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates approximately $54 million annually to replace lost transportation funds with no net change to the overall sales tax rate.
City residents, transit riders, and municipal employees whose jobs and services are protected from severe budget cuts.
Taxpayers facing a 0.5% general sales tax rate to backfill municipal services.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Measure D, the City of Fresno's general sales tax, explained
Measure D, the City of Fresno's general sales tax, explained Fresnoland
Meet the candidates running for Fresno City Council District 1
Meet the candidates running for Fresno City Council District 1 Fresnoland
City Council — August 12, 2026
The council planned to vote on whether to pull the city's general tax measure off the November 3, 2026 ballot, but the discussion was scrapped when the meeting fell apart due to attendance.
Fresno City Council sends half-cent sales tax to November ballot
Fresno City Council sends half-cent sales tax to November ballot The Business Journal
City Council — July 30, 2026
The impending expiration of the countywide Measure C transportation tax threatens a $54 million annual funding loss for Fresno's streets, transit, and infrastructure, prompting the council to place a 0.5% general sales tax on the November ballot.
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