Measure S Vote Set After Legal Battle | Fresno News

Fresno County voters face a pivotal November ballot decision on Measure S, a half-cent sales tax aimed at funding road repairs and public transit — potentially raising $7 billion over 30 years. But the path to the ballot was rocky: a legal battle erupted between county, city, and state officials over timing, with the state overriding the county’s request for a delay to conduct an economic impact study. The county sued, claiming the state’s intervention was unconstitutional, but a judge sided with the state, citing urgent financial stakes. Though the county board has accepted the ruling without appeal, they’re openly campaigning against Measure S, blaming its backers for signature-gathering delays. Meanwhile, a separate measure — Measure D — remains unaffected, offering Fresno city voters a different, shorter-term half-cent tax option. 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/d9955666e23c6f2c