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Yes on Measure S Campaign Officially Launches Ahead of November 3 Election
Safer roads. Faster emergency response. Saving money for Fresno County drivers. Measure S delivers in Transportation – without raising taxes.
Fresno County Superior Court Confirms: Measure S Will Go Before Voters This November
A Fresno County Superior Court judge rejected a challenge from three County Supervisors, ruling that Measure S—a citizen-led transportation funding initiative—must appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The measure would extend the county's existing half-cent dedicated transportation fund to pay for road repairs and safety improvements without raising taxes.
Lack of Council Action Leaves Fresno Voters Stuck With a General Tax the City Promised to Remove
The Council was unable to take action because Councilmembers Tyler Maxwell, Mike Karbassi, Nelson Esparza, and Annalisa Perea were absent. As a result, voters will face a head-to-head contest this fall between the City's General Sales Tax measure and the countywide Better Roads, Safe Streets measure.
Labor and Community Leaders Call on Fresno City Council to Drop Competing General Sales Tax Measure, Unite Behind Better Roads, Safe Streets
The Better Roads, Safe Streets coalition respectfully urges the Fresno City Council to remove its proposed general sales tax measure from the November ballot and instead unite behind a single countywide transportation solution.
Governor Newsom’s Signature on AB 1923 Puts Transportation Funding Decision Back in Voters’ Hands
We're grateful to Governor Newsom for signing AB 1923 and for standing up for the basic democratic principle that people should decide the issues that shape their future.
Better Roads, Safe Streets Applauds Legislature’s Passage of AB 1923, Urges Governor Newsom to Sign
We respectfully urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 1923. His signature will send a clear message and affirm a simple but fundamental principle: the people — not procedural maneuvering — get to determine what's best for their communities.
Better Roads, Safe Streets Coalition Applauds Senate Elections Committee Approval of AB 1923, Urges Full Legislature to Pass Bill on Thursday
The Better Roads, Safe Streets coalition released the following statement today celebrating the California Senate Elections Committee’s vote to advance Assembly Bill 1923 to the Senate floor. The bill now heads to the full Senate and Assembly for final consideration this Thursday.
Better Roads, Safe Streets Coalition Applauds Assemblymember Soria, Senator Caballero for Fighting to Secure Ballot Access for Fresno County Voters
We are deeply grateful for Assemblymember Soria’s and Senator Caballero’s unwavering commitment to the Central Valley, and we look forward to working alongside them to pass this vital legislation in November.
Eleven Mayors Urge Board of Supervisors to Place Better Roads, Safe Streets Measure on November Ballot
Delaying the measure will have "severe, even dangerous, consequences" for the health and safety of county residents.
Better Roads, Safe Streets Campaign Urges Board to Expedite Study and Meet August Ballot Deadline
The Better Roads, Safe Streets campaign calls on the Board of Supervisors to expedite their study and let Fresno County voters decide their transportation future this November.
City of Fresno Approves Resolution Supporting Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure
The Fresno City Council has unanimously approved a resolution expressing support for the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure, a proposed Fresno County initiative that would continue the existing half-cent transportation sales tax for an additional 30 years without increasing the current rate.
‘Better Roads, Safe Streets’ Submits Over 32,000 Signatures to Advance Transportation Measure Toward November Ballot
Demonstrating broad, countywide support from community leaders, business, labor organizations, local elected officials, and residents across Fresno County, the “Better Roads, Safe Streets” campaign officially submitted over 32,000 signatures from Fresno County voters to the County Elections Office to qualify for the November ballot.
City of Clovis Approves Resolution Supporting Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure
The Clovis City Council has approved a resolution expressing support for the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure, a proposed Fresno County initiative that would continue the existing half-cent transportation sales tax for an additional 30 years without increasing the current rate.
Fresno Unified Board of Education Formally Supports Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education has approved a resolution supporting the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure, a proposed Fresno County initiative designed to invest billions in local transportation improvements while prioritizing student safety and neighborhood infrastructure.
Rural Fresno County Cities Endorse Fresno County Better Roads, Safe Streets Plan
The City Councils of Mendota, Parlier, and Huron have each voted to formally support the Better Roads, Safe Streets campaign’s Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act, a countywide effort to continue Fresno County’s existing half-cent transportation sales tax to repair roads, improve transit, and enhance safety for residents across the region.
A Vision For Better Transportation: It’s Official
We’re excited to share breaking news! Today, representatives of our diverse coalition - including community and youth groups, labor unions, and elected officials from across Fresno County - filed a notice of intention to begin gathering voter signatures to qualify the people’s transportation improvement measure for the November 2026 ballot.
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