Share
On October 11, 2018, advocates and opponents of a new tax to support public parks in Fresno met to debate the issue in a public forum.
If approved by voters on November 6, Measure P will raise the sales tax in the city of Fresno and generate close to $38 million per year to build, upgrade and maintain parks and other public spaces across Fresno.
The measure would also provide funding for arts and cultural programming in the city.
Supporters say the tax hike is needed to add new park space and fix deteriorating parks and related facilities across Fresno. Those opposed to the tax hike argue public safety is a more critical need and should be funded first.
GV Wire News Director Bill McEwen moderated the Measure P debate and also took questions from the audience.
Speaking in favor of Measure P were panelists Sharon Weaver from the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust and Paul Gibson, a retired businessman and Measure P donor.
Speaking in opposition to Measure P was Fresno city councilman Garry Bredefeld.
In the above video, some content was condensed for brevity.
Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding in Attic Arrested in Chowchilla
2 hours ago
Trump Says US Will Impose 25% Tariffs on Japan, South Korea
3 hours ago
Wall Street Knocked Lower by Tariff Jitters, Musk’s Political Plan Hurts Tesla
3 hours ago
Planned Parenthood Sues Trump Administration Over Planned Defunding
3 hours ago
Two Border Patrol Officers Injured After Gunman Opens Fire in Texas
3 hours ago
Fresno Police Arrest 9 at Independence Day DUI Checkpoint
4 hours ago
Schumer Wants Probe of National Weather Service Response in Texas
4 hours ago
Israeli Guilt Over Gaza Lurks Beneath Silence and Denial
4 hours ago
Man Dead After Firing at US Border Patrol Station in Texas
2 hours ago
Categories

Man Dead After Firing at US Border Patrol Station in Texas

Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding in Attic Arrested in Chowchilla

Trump Says US Will Impose 25% Tariffs on Japan, South Korea

Wall Street Knocked Lower by Tariff Jitters, Musk’s Political Plan Hurts Tesla

Planned Parenthood Sues Trump Administration Over Planned Defunding
