Measure P Archives

Brand New Sales Tax Idea for Funding Fresno’s Big Needs

October 15, 2019

Fresno Mayor Lee Brand rolled out his early idea for a new sales tax in an interview Tuesday with GV Wire. Though he didn't name it such, you might call it "Triple-P" — a 0.75% hike on the November 2020 ballot raising about $69 million annually for public s...

Walters: California Tax Votes Clouded by Legal Confusion

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

September 12, 2019

The state Supreme Court stirred up a legal hornet’s nest two years ago when it suggested — but didn’t explicitly declare — that a two-thirds vote requirement for specific local tax increases might not apply to ...

Fresno Judge Rules Measure P Parks Sales Tax Hike Failed

David Taub

September 5, 2019

A Fresno County Superior Court judge has sided with a taxpayers advocate group's contention that a Fresno parks sales tax measure failed. Judge Kimberly Gaab issued the ruling Thursday, agreeing with the How...

Fresno’s Parks Tax Likely Headed to State Supreme Court

David Taub

August 15, 2019

Explaining why she didn't decide Wednesday whether voters passed Measure P, Judge Kimberly Gaab stated the obvious — no matter what she ruled, the case probably is going to the state's Supreme Court. The question awaiting an answer: If a tax for a specific ...

Did Fresno Parks Tax Pass? Court Delays Its Ruling.

David Taub

July 8, 2019

Update, 7/08/19, 3:15 p.m.: A Fresno County Superior Court judge delayed a tentative ruling expected today on Measure P. Judge Kimberly Gaab pushed back a decision on whether the Fresno sales tax for park...

Illustration of scales of justice with city of Fresno and Measure P logos

SF Judge’s Ruling Offers Hope for Fresno Parks Tax Backers

David Taub

July 5, 2019

In a ruling that could have implications for Fresno’s Measure P, a San Francisco judge ruled Friday that tax measures there put on the ballot by citizen initiative only needed majority voter approval. San F...

Future Parks Tax Could Be in Hands of Fresno Council

David Taub

June 10, 2019

Fresno councilman Miguel Arias doesn’t want to wait on the mayor to figure out a successor plan to Measure P. So, he wants the council to take the next step. Now Arias wants to establish a parks and public safety committee, with a focus on determining a new...

City Council Candidate Garcia Touts Business, Veteran Background

David Taub

May 27, 2019

With six candidates in the Aug. 13 special election for the vacant northwest Fresno city council seat, the campaign season is on. Lawrence Garcia welcomed about 50 guests to his fundraiser Thursday at the El...

Congressmen Deride ‘No Match’ Letters. Does Farm Bureau Leader Agree?

David Taub

April 22, 2019

Last week, Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and TJ Cox (D-Fresno) sounded the alarm about the Social Security Administration reinstating the practice of sending “no match” letters to employers. Polit...

Can City Ordinance “STOP” Panhandling?

David Taub

March 19, 2019

UPDATE, 3/20/2019: Councilmembers Miguel Arias, Esmeralda Soria and Nelson Esparza formally announced their opposition to the ordinance written about below. They are holding news conference Wednesday (March 20) afternoon. With councilmen Steve Brandau, Paul...

California Justices Skeptical of Requiring Trump Tax Returns

Sanders Stars at California Forum as Warren, Biden Stay Away

Will You Get Dementia? Many May Not Understand Their Risk

No Short-Term Fix for Challenges in California Pot Market

Conservatives Clap Back Against California in Court — Twice

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

To Solve Homelessness, Californians Must Treat Certain Crimes as Cries for Help

As California Spends Billions on High-Needs Students, Calls Grow for More Oversight

Nashville Sheriff Reveals Johnny Cash Was Once Deputized

Will You Get Dementia? Many May Not Understand Their Risk

Lakers Beat Warriors 120-94, Improve to 9-2

Despite Female Push, Garth Brooks Bests Underwood at CMAs

Walters: A Model of Mismanagement

Walters: Westlands Contract Shakes the Waterscape

Science Has Identified Common Threads in School Shootings

Walters: Our Laws Protect Criminal Cops

Camels in Fresno? That's Not Bizarre — it's (the Islamic Center) Bazaar!

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

Twitter Bans All Political Advertisements

Attacking Trump and Billionaires, Sanders Draws Thousands in Fresno

Buttigieg Would Pick 1st Female for Veteran’s Post

Michael Bloomberg Opens Door to 2020 Presidential Campaign

Brand New Sales Tax Idea for Funding Fresno’s Big Needs

Walters: California Tax Votes Clouded by Legal Confusion

Fresno Judge Rules Measure P Parks Sales Tax Hike Failed

Fresno’s Parks Tax Likely Headed to State Supreme Court

Did Fresno Parks Tax Pass? Court Delays Its Ruling.

SF Judge’s Ruling Offers Hope for Fresno Parks Tax Backers

Future Parks Tax Could Be in Hands of Fresno Council

City Council Candidate Garcia Touts Business, Veteran Background

Can City Ordinance “STOP” Panhandling?

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