Fresno County Voters to Decide Fate of Measure S Transportation Sales Tax
Fresno County voters will decide on November 3rd whether to approve Measure S, a proposed half-cent transportation sales tax. If passed, it would replace the expiring Measure C for 30 more years, projecting to raise $7.4 billion and prioritizing neighborhood…
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 6, 2026 — Fresno County voters are set to cast their ballots on November 3rd regarding Measure S, a ballot initiative proposing a half-cent increase to the county’s transportation sales tax. This measure, if approved by voters, would extend the funding for transportation projects for an additional 30 years, taking the place of the currently expiring Measure C.
Proponents estimate that Measure S could generate approximately $7.4 billion over its intended lifespan. The funds are earmarked for several key areas aimed at improving local infrastructure and safety. These include prioritized investment in neighborhood road repairs, enhancements to school safety measures, and improvements to public transit systems throughout the county.
A significant component of the proposed Measure S includes the implementation of new accountability measures. These are intended to provide oversight and transparency in the allocation and use of the funds generated by the tax.
To be enacted, Measure S requires only a simple majority of votes to pass. The decision on November 3rd will determine the future of transportation funding in Fresno County for the next three decades.
Story summarized from the original created by Gregory Weaver on fresnoland.org, see more information here.
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