Opponents launch campaign against Fresno County’s Measure S Transportation Tax

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Measure S, also known as the Better Roads, Safer Streets Measure, will go before voters on Nov. 3.

If approved, it would continue the county’s half-cent transportation sales tax for another 30 years, replacing Measure C when it expires next year.

Opponents, including Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld, who are part of the No on Measure S campaign, are urging voters to reject it.

They say too much money would go toward public transit, bike lanes and pedestrian projects instead of prioritizing road repairs.

Opponents also claim the measure would fund 120 miles of bike lanes, remove some car lanes and increase traffic.

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They also question the amount of money that would go toward public transit.

However, the measure includes funding for road and street repairs, along with other projects.

Brooke Ashton with Valley Watchdogs and No on Measure S says the campaign has raised around $200,000 so far.

From January through September, Yes on S received several donations. One of its largest donations was $250,000 on Sept. 17.

Campaign leaders against the measure say they are ready with plans if the measure fails.

Measure S will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot and needs a simple majority to pass.