Fresno’s Road Tax Delayed Again | Bakersfield News

Fresno’s transportation tax future hangs in the balance as the Board of Supervisors delays “Better Roads” until a study is completed, likely blocking it from the November ballot. With the current Measure C set to expire next year, the delay threatens nearly 90 county jobs. Supervisor Nathan Magsig’s concern over lawsuits tipped the vote, joining Buddy Mendes and Garry Bredefeld, while Mayor Jerry Dyer and others called it voter suppression. Tensions spiked when Mayor Victor Martinez accused the board of racism. Opponents, including Supervisors Luis Chavez and Brian Pacheco, pushed for the measure to go to voters, but the clock is ticking—county staff must finish the study by August 7th, and a special meeting is needed to keep it on the ballot. Campaigners are furious, blaming supervisors for stalling, and are urging a fast-track study and emergency meeting to give voters a real choice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e606a7c8fac814ab