Fresno County, California ballot measures
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Fresno County is one of 58 California counties and one of just thirteen that operates as a charter county. As a charter county, the county's voters can amend the county charter through popular vote.
The Fresno County elections department is in charge of the conduct of ballot measure elections for all municipalities and school districts throughout the county.
2024
- See also: California 2024 local ballot measures
March 5
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $44,000,000 in bonds and levy a property tax of $50 per $100,000 assessed value, estimated to generate $3,000,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, to fund school improvements. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $44,000,000 in bonds and levy a property tax of $50 per $100,000 assessed value, estimated to generate $3,000,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, to fund school improvements. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to require elections for sheriff and district attorney to continue to occur during gubernatorial, non-presidential election years. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter, thus requiring elections for sheriff and district attorney to be held during presidential election years. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the Fresno County Charter to state that the Board of Supervisors is responsible for establishing or changing "geographic feature or place names within the unincorporated portions" of Fresno County that are not subject to federal, state, or other local government jurisdiction. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Fresno County Charter to state that the Board of Supervisors is responsible for establishing or changing "geographic feature or place names within the unincorporated portions" of Fresno County that are not subject to federal, state, or other local government jurisdiction. |
A "yes" vote supported levying a 0.25% countywide sales tax (1/4 cent) with revenue funding programs and improvements to the California State University Fresno campus, generating $63 million annually for 25 years. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a 0.25% countywide sales tax (1/4 cent) with revenue funding programs and improvements to the California State University Fresno campus, generating $63 million annually for 25 years. |
• Orange Cove, California, Measure O, Police and Fire Parcel Tax Renewal Measure (March 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported renewing a parcel tax of $95 per parcel annually, expected to generate $263,965 per year, to fund police and fire services. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a parcel tax of $95 per parcel annually, expected to generate $263,965 per year, to fund police and fire services. |
2023
- See also: California 2023 local ballot measures
November 7
A "yes" vote supported renewing an annual parcel tax of $95 per parcel for single-family homes and specified amounts for multifamily, commercial, agricultural, and industrial parcels to be used for police and fire services. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing an annual parcel tax of $95 per parcel for single-family homes and specified amounts for multifamily, commercial, agricultural, and industrial parcels to be used for police and fire services. |
2022
- See also: California 2022 local ballot measures
November 8
• Clovis, California, Measure B, Hotel Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported raising the hotel tax rate from the existing 10% to 12%, with funds directed to emergency and general city services. |
A "no" vote opposed raising the hotel tax rate from the existing 10% to 12%, with funds directed to emergency and general city services. |
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Coalinga Huron Joint Unified School District to issue $39,200,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of less than $50 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Coalinga Huron Joint Unified School District to issue $39,200,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of less than $50 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District to levy a tax of $48 per parcel, with funds directed to the district's sports programs and recreation department. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District to levy a tax of $48 per parcel, with funds directed to the district's sports programs and recreation department. |
• Fresno, California, Measure M, Sales Tax for Veteran Support Measure (November 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported increasing the city's sales tax rate to 8.5%, with funds directed to the improvement of facilities and services for Fresno veterans. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the city's sales tax rate to 8.5%, with funds directed to the improvement of facilities and services for Fresno veterans. |
• Fresno County, California, Measure C, Continuation of Sales Tax Measure (November 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported continuing an existing half-cent sales tax to fund county roads, bridges, transportation, and other county services for thirty years, expiring in 2057. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing an existing half-cent sales tax to fund county roads, bridges, transportation, and other county services for thirty years, expiring in 2057. |
A "yes" vote supported the establishment of a 0.2% sales tax in Fresno County, except for a reduced 0.025% sales tax in the city of Reedley, to fund various programs and facilities in California State University, Fresno. |
A "no" vote opposed the establishment of a 0.2% sales tax in Fresno County, except for a reduced 0.025% sales tax in the city of Reedley, to fund various programs and facilities in California State University, Fresno. |
• Kerman, California, Measure G, Hotel Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 10% hotel tax with revenue directed to general city services. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 10% hotel tax with revenue directed to general city services. |
• Mendota, California, Measure H, General Transactions and Use Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported enacting a general transactions and use tax of 1.25% to fund general city services. |
A "no" vote opposed enacting a general transactions and use tax of 1.25% to fund general city services. |
• Orange Center School District, California, Bond Measure D, School Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $6 million bonds and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $29 per $100,000 in assessed value for bond payments. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $6 million bonds and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $29 per $100,000 in assessed value for bond payments. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Selma Unified School District to issue $36 million in bonds to fund school facilities improvements, and levying a property tax of $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Selma Unified School District to issue $36 million in bonds to fund school facilities improvements, and levying a property tax of $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the West Hills Community College District to issue $25.1 million in bonds to improve school facilities, and levy a property tax of $24.95 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the West Hills Community College District to issue $25.1 million in bonds to improve school facilities, and levy a property tax of $24.95 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the West Hills Community College District to issue $8.6 million in bonds to construct new facilities and other school changes, and levying a property tax of $9.35 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the West Hills Community College District to issue $8.6 million in bonds to construct new facilities and other school changes, and levying a property tax of $9.35 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
June 7
• Fresno, California, Measure Z, Chaffee Zoo Sales Tax Renewal (June 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported extending the 1/10th of 1% sales tax for 15 years, providing an estimated $15 million per year to fund Fresno Chaffee Zoo maintenance and improvements. |
A "no" vote opposed extending the 1/10th of 1% sales tax for 15 years, providing an estimated $15 million per year to fund Fresno Chaffee Zoo maintenance and improvements. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Westside Elementary School District to issue up to $4.5 million in bonds to fund school facility improvements, thereby generating approximately $261,000 per year, and levying an annual parcel tax of $0.03 per $100 assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing Westside Elementary School District to issue up to $4.5 million in bonds to fund school facility improvements, thereby generating approximately $261,000 per year, and levying an annual parcel tax of $0.03 per $100 assessed value. |
2021
- See also: California 2021 local ballot measures
November 2
• Orange Cove, California, Measure U, Utility Usage Tax (November 2021): ✖
A “yes” vote supported increasing the utility user tax on gas, electricity and telephone from 7% to 10% and creating a 10% water usage tax, thereby generating an estimated $346,832 in general fund revenue per year. |
A “no” vote opposed increasing the utility user tax on gas, electricity, and telephone to 10% and creating a 10% water usage tax, thereby leaving the existing utility tax of 7% in place and leaving no tax on water usage. |
June 8
• Parlier, California, Measure Q, Parcel Tax (June 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported extending the city's existing parcel tax of $120 per residential parcel and varying rates for other property types with revenue dedicated to police services and repealing the original expiration date of June 30, 2022. |
A "no" vote opposed extending the city's existing police services parcel tax by repealing the original expiration date of June 30, 2022. |
March 2
• Orange Cove, California, Measure S, Police and Fire Services Parcel Tax (March 2021): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing for four years an annual parcel tax of $36 per single-family residential unit, $25 per unit for multi-unit residential parcels, $180 per commercial parcel, $275 per industrial parcel, thereby generating an estimated $98,000 per year for police and fire services. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing for four years an annual parcel tax of $36 per single-family residential unit, $25 per unit for multi-unit residential parcels, $180 per commercial parcel, $275 per industrial parcel, thereby generating an estimated $98,000 per year for police and fire services. |
2020
November 3
• Central Unified School District, California, Measure D, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Central Unified School District to issue up to $120 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund construction of a new elementary school, improvements to security and technology infrastructure, school and classroom renovations, and creation of local construction jobs and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Central Unified School District to issue up to $120 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund construction of a new elementary school, improvements to security and technology infrastructure, school and classroom renovations, and creation of local construction jobs and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Clovis Unified School District, California, Measure A, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Clovis Unified School District to issue up to $335 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school maintenance and the construction and repair of schools and career/vocational facilities to avoid overcrowding and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Clovis Unified School District to issue up to $335 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school maintenance and the construction and repair of schools and career/vocational facilities to avoid overcrowding and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Coalinga, California, Measure B, Appointed City Clerk Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported changing the city clerk from an elected position to an appointed position. |
A “no” vote opposed changing the city clerk from an elected position to an appointed position. |
• Parlier, California, Measure G, Law Enforcement Parcel Tax (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported renewing indefinitely an existing annual parcel tax of a maximum amount of $120 per single-family residential unit, $95 per unit for multi-family residential parcels, $975 per commercial parcel, $1200 per industrial parcel, $120 per agricultural parcel, and $100 per mobile home parcel to fund law enforcement. |
A “no” vote opposed renewing indefinitely an existing annual parcel tax of a maximum amount of $120 per single-family residential unit, $95 per unit for multi-family residential parcels, $975 per commercial parcel, $1200 per industrial parcel, $120 per agricultural parcel, and $100 per mobile home parcel to fund law enforcement, thereby allowing the existing parcel tax to expire on June 30, 2022. |
• Riverdale Joint Unified School District, California, Measure J, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Riverdale Joint Unified School District to issue up to $25.9 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund renovations of classrooms, athletic facilities, and schools, construction of permanent classrooms, and replacement of roofs, fire alarms, and heating/air conditioning systems and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Riverdale Joint Unified School District to issue up to $25.9 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund renovations of classrooms, athletic facilities, and schools, construction of permanent classrooms, and replacement of roofs, fire alarms, and heating/air conditioning systems and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Sanger, California, Measure H, Mayor's Term Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported changing the mayor's term from a two-year term to a four-year term. |
A “no” vote opposed changing the mayor's term from a two-year term to a four-year term. |
• Sanger Unified School District, California, Measure C, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Sanger Unified School District to issue up to $150 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school upgrades, college/career preparation, and completion of the Sanger Unified School District Educational Complex and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Sanger Unified School District to issue up to $150 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school upgrades, college/career preparation, and the completion of the Sanger Unified School District Educational Complex and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Selma, California, Measure E, City Council Election Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to require the city council be elected by district in five districts instead of four districts. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to require the city council be elected by district in five districts instead of four districts. |
• Selma, California, Measure L, Licensed Card Room Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported adding a chapter to the municipal code to allow licenses to be issued for operation of cardrooms. |
A “no” vote opposed adding a chapter to the municipal code to allow licenses to be issued for operation of cardrooms. |
• Washington Unified School District, California, Measure K, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Washington Unified School District to issue up to $46 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund repair for heating, air conditioning, and leaking roofs and renovations on classrooms, restrooms, and other facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Washington Unified School District to issue up to $46 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund repair for heating, air conditioning, and leaking roofs and renovations on classrooms, restrooms, and other facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
March 3
- Fresno Unified School District, California, Measure M, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Washington Unified School District, California, Measure H, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Central Unified School District, California, Measure C, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Parlier Unified School District, California, Measure D, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Clovis Unified School District, California, Measure A, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- City of Reedley, California, Measure B, Sales Tax (March 2020)
- City of Orange Cove, California, Measure G, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
- City of Selma, California, Measure L, Licensed Gambling Establishment (March 2020)
- Kingsburg Joint Union High School District, California, Measure E, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Merced Community College District, California, Measure J, Bond Measure (March 2020)
- Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District, California, Measure K, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
2019
November 5
• Measure S: Parlier Sales Tax
March 5
• Measure R: Coalinga Regional Medical Center District Real Property Transfer
2018
November 6
• Measure A: Fresno Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure B: Sanger Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure C: Mendota Sales Tax Increase
• Measure D: Monroe Elementary School District Bond Issue
• Measure E: Pine Ridge Elementary School District Bond Issue
• Measure G: Westside Elementary School District Bond Issue
• Measure H: Parlier Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure J: Coalinga Sales Tax Measure
• Measure K: Parlier Utility User Tax
• Measure L: Parlier Advisory Question
• Measure M: Kerman Sales Tax
• Measure N: Fowler Sales Tax
• Measure O: Fresno Charter Amendments
• Measure P: Fresno Sales Tax for Recreation and Arts
• Measure Q: Fresno Balanced Budget Charter Amendment
June 5
• Measure A: Fresno County Director of Public Works Able to Appoint County Surveyor Charter Amendment
• Measure B: Laton Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure C: Parlier Utility User Tax Measure
• Measure D: Parlier Advisory Measure for Tax Funding of Fire Services
• Measure E: Kingsburg Sales Tax
2017
November 7
• Measure C: Coalinga Sales Tax
August 29
• Measure A: Mendota Parcel Tax
• Measure B: Mendota Sales Tax
2016
November 8
• Measure D: Coalinga Term Limits
• Measure V: Caruthers Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure C: Central Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure R: Coalinga-Huron Joint Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure N: Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District Bond Issue
• Measure G: Coalinga Authorize, Regulate, and Tax a Single Marijuana Dispensary
• Measure E: Coalinga Marijuana Facility Tax Measure
• Measure W: Firebaugh Wireless Tax Measure
• Measure H: Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure J: Fowler Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure U: Fresno County Charter Amendments Measure
• Measure T: Fresno County Chief Probation Officer Amendment Measure
• Measure L: Fresno Electronic Bidding Amendment Measure
• Measure X: Fresno Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure M: Sales Tax Measure
• Measure K: Kerman Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure B: Kingsburg Tri-County Healthcare District Sale and Transfer of Assets
• Measure Q: Parlier Police Protection Services Parcel Tax Measure
• Measure S: Sanger Public Safety Sales Tax Extension Ordinance
• Measure A: Sanger Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure P: Selma Law Enforcement Facility Bond Measure
• Measure O: Selma Unified School District School Facilities Bond Measure
June 7
Ballotpedia did not cover any measures in this county on June 7, 2016.
2014
November 4
Measure Z: Fresno County Fresno Chaffee Zoo Sales Tax
Measure M: Mendota Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure O: City of Orange Cove Police and Fire Special Parcel Tax
Measure R: Pine Ridge Elementary School District Bond Issue
Measure T: West Hills Community College District Bond Issue (also in parts of Monterey County, Kings County and San Benito County)
Measure P: City of Coalinga Utility Users Tax
Measure S: City of Parlier Police and Fire Special Parcel Tax
Measure G: Golden Plains Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure W: City of Fresno Lower Water Bill Referendum
June 3
Measure A: Fresno County Vehicle Abatement Program and Associated Registration Fees
Measure G: Golden Plains Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure K: Kingsburg Joint Union High School District Bond Issue (also in Tulare County and Kings County)
Measure P: Parlier Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure R: Pine Ridge Elementary School District Bond Issue
Measure S: City of Parlier Police and Fire Parcel Tax
2013
November 5
Measure K: City of Selma Hotel Tax Increase
Measure P: City of Huron Police Services Tax Increase
June 4
Measure G: City of Fresno Mid Valley Disposal franchise grant
2012
November 6
Measure B: Fresno County Sales Tax for Libraries
Measure C: Caruthers Unified School District bond proposition
Measure F: City of Fresno Financial Practices Charter Amendment
Measure K: Kings Canyon Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County)
Measure L: West Hills Community College District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Kings County)
Measure M: Mendota Unified School District bond proposition
Measure O: Fresno County Services Performed by Independent Contractors
Measure S: Sanger Unified School District bond proposition
Measure W: Washington Unified School District bond proposition
Frank Martinez and Glenda Hill recall, Orange Cove, California (2012)
June 5
Measure A: Clovis Unified School District bond proposition
Measure O: Sierra Unified School District bond proposition
Measure S: Parlier Utility Users Tax
2011
November 8
Parlier Unified School District: Rick Maldonado recall
Parlier Unified School District: David Torrez recall
Parlier Unified School District: Melissa Cano recall
Parlier Unified School District: Mary Helen Villanueva recall
June 7
Measure G: Sierra Kings Healthcare District Lease and Sale of Assets
2010
November 2
- See also: November 2, 2010 election in California
Measure E: Coalinga-Huron Joint Unified School District (also on the ballot in parts of Monterey County and San Benito County)
Measure H: City of Reedley Hotel Tax
Measure K: Kingsburg District Hospital Sale of Assets (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County and Kings County)
Measure L: City of Sanger Method of Electing Mayor and City Council Members
Measure Q: Fresno Unified School District bond proposition
Measure R: San Joaquin Appointed Treasurer
Measure S: Sierra Unified School District bond proposition
Measure T: Cutler-Orosi Unified School District (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County)
Measure U: Cutler-Orosi Unified School District parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County)
Measure W: Proposed Unification of the American Union Elementary and Washington Union High School Districts
June 8
Measure A: City of Fresno Charter Amendment about Adding City Council Seats
Measure P: Cutler-Orosi Unified Schools parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County)
Measure O: City of Orange Cove Mayor Appointments
Measure K: City of Selma Hotel Tax
2009
March 3
Measure A: City of Clovis Sales Tax Increase
2008
November 4
Measure A: City of Kingsburg Hotel Tax
Measure B: Central Unified School District bond proposition
Measure C: West Hills Community College District bond proposition (District 2, the Coalinga area) (also on the ballot in parts of Monterey County and San Benito County)
Measure E: West Hills Community College District bond proposition (District 3, the Lemoore area) (also on the ballot in parts of Kings County)
Measure L: Fresno County Library Tax
Measure R: City of Selma Hotel Tax
Measure S: City of Parlier parcel tax
Measure T: City of Kerman Hotel Tax
Measure V: Sierra Unified School District bond proposition
Measure W: Sierra Unified School District bond proposition
June 3
Measure E: Central Unified School District bond proposition
Measure K: Kerman Unified School District bond proposition
Measure Q: West Hills Community College District bond proposition (District 1, the northern area)
February 5
Measure A: Caruthers Unified School District bond proposition
Measure B: Caruthers Schools Facilities Improvement District 1 bond proposition
Measure D: City of Coalinga Role of City Manager
Measure G: City of Reedley Sales Tax
Measure S: City of Sanger Sales Tax
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