The Great Debate: Voices in Support and Against New $1.4 Billion Fresno State Tax

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October 25, 2023

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Fresno County Supervisors took action on Tuesday to put the revised Measure E tax before voters on the March 2024 ballot.

Though the vote was a formality because Measure E backers had gathered enough signatures to qualify the 25-year .25% sales tax hike for the ballot, supporters and opponents offered their views.

Their comments spoke to the estimated $1.4 billion measure’s strengths and weaknesses.

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