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Measure S Heads to Ballot After Legal Battle | Fresno News
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A controversial ballot measure, Measure S, aimed at road improvements and street safety, narrowly made it onto this November’s ballot after a costly and messy signature-gathering campaign. With over 32,000 signatures submitted—23% later invalidated for duplicates—the effort cost nearly $940,000, mostly paid to an out-of-state firm charging just $15 per signature. Volunteers helped offset costs, but critics question the grassroots nature of the push. Delays caused by county clerks’ signature disputes initially pushed the vote to 2028, until state lawmakers intervened with a law forcing it to the November ballot. A court ultimately sided with the state, clearing the way for voters to decide in November—but amid confusion and debate over transparency and intent. 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/aea3f63a87b9e275
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