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## Contents

* 1 2021
* 1.1 November 2
* 1.2 June 8
* 1.3 March 2
* 2 2020
* 2.1 November 3
* 2.2 March 3
* 3 2019
* 3.1 November 5
* 3.2 March 5
* 4 2018
* 4.1 November 6
* 4.2 June 5
* 5 2017
* 5.1 November 7
* 5.2 August 29
* 6 2016
* 6.1 November 8
* 6.2 June 7
* 7 2014
* 7.1 November 4
* 7.2 June 3
* 8 2013
* 8.1 November 5
* 8.2 June 4
* 9 2012
* 9.1 November 6
* 9.2 June 5
* 10 2011
* 10.1 November 8
* 10.2 June 7
* 11 2010
* 11.1 November 2
* 11.2 June 8
* 12 2009
* 12.1 March 3
* 13 2008
* 13.1 November 4
* 13.2 June 3
* 13.3 February 5
* 13.4 See also
* 13.5 External links

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.

# 2021[edit]

See also: California 2021 local ballot measures

### November 2[edit]

• 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[edit]

• 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[edit]

• 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[edit]

### November 3[edit]

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• 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[edit]

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

* Central Unified School District, California, Measure C, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
* City of Orange Cove, California, Measure G, Parcel Tax (March 2020) d
* City of Reedley, California, Measure B, Sales Tax (March 2020) a
* City of Selma, California, Measure L, Licensed Gambling Establishment (March 2020) d
* Clovis Unified School District, California, Measure A, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
* Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District, California, Measure K, Parcel Tax (March 2020) d
* Fresno Unified School District, California, Measure M, Bond Issue (March 2020) a
* Kingsburg Joint Union High School District, California, Measure E, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
* Merced Community College District, California, Measure J, Bond Measure (March 2020) d
* Parlier Unified School District, California, Measure D, Bond Issue (March 2020) a
* Washington Unified School District, California, Measure H, Bond Issue (March 2020) d

# 2019[edit]

### November 5[edit]

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in California

• Measure S: Parlier Sales Tax a

### March 5[edit]

See also: March 5, 2019 ballot measures in California

• Measure R: Coalinga Regional Medical Center District Real Property Transfer a

# 2018[edit]

### November 6[edit]

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: Fresno Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure B: Sanger Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure C: Mendota Sales Tax Increase d
• Measure D: Monroe Elementary School District Bond Issue a
• Measure E: Pine Ridge Elementary School District Bond Issue a
• Measure G: Westside Elementary School District Bond Issue a
• Measure H: Parlier Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure J: Coalinga Sales Tax Measure a
• Measure K: Parlier Utility User Tax d
• Measure L: Parlier Advisory Question a
• Measure M: Kerman Sales Tax a
• Measure N: Fowler Sales Tax a
• Measure O: Fresno Charter Amendments d
• Measure P: Fresno Sales Tax for Recreation and Arts a
• Measure Q: Fresno Balanced Budget Charter Amendment a

### June 5[edit]

See also: June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: Fresno County Director of Public Works Able to Appoint County Surveyor Charter Amendment a
• Measure B: Laton Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure C: Parlier Utility User Tax Measure d
• Measure D: Parlier Advisory Measure for Tax Funding of Fire Services a
• Measure E: Kingsburg Sales Tax a

# 2017[edit]

### November 7[edit]

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure C: Coalinga Sales Tax d

### August 29[edit]

See also: August 29, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: Mendota Parcel Tax d
• Measure B: Mendota Sales Tax d

# 2016[edit]

#### November 8[edit]

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure D: Coalinga Term Limits a
• Measure V: Caruthers Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure C: Central Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure R: Coalinga-Huron Joint Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure N: Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District Bond Issue a
• Measure G: Coalinga Authorize, Regulate, and Tax a Single Marijuana Dispensary a
• Measure E: Coalinga Marijuana Facility Tax Measure a
• Measure W: Firebaugh Wireless Tax Measure d
• Measure H: Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure J: Fowler Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure U: Fresno County Charter Amendments Measure d
• Measure T: Fresno County Chief Probation Officer Amendment Measure d
• Measure L: Fresno Electronic Bidding Amendment Measure a
• Measure X: Fresno Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure M: Sales Tax Measure d
• Measure K: Kerman Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure B: Kingsburg Tri-County Healthcare District Sale and Transfer of Assets d
• Measure Q: Parlier Police Protection Services Parcel Tax Measure a
• Measure S: Sanger Public Safety Sales Tax Extension Ordinance a
• Measure A: Sanger Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure P: Selma Law Enforcement Facility Bond Measure a
• Measure O: Selma Unified School District School Facilities Bond Measure a

#### June 7[edit]

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

Ballotpedia did not cover any measures in this county on June 7, 2016.

# 2014[edit]

### November 4[edit]

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure Z: Fresno County Fresno Chaffee Zoo Sales Tax
a Measure M: Mendota Unified School District Bond Issue
a Measure O: City of Orange Cove Police and Fire Special Parcel Tax
d Measure R: Pine Ridge Elementary School District Bond Issue
a Measure T: West Hills Community College District Bond Issue (also in parts of Monterey County, Kings County and San Benito County)
a Measure P: City of Coalinga Utility Users Tax
d Measure S: City of Parlier Police and Fire Special Parcel Tax
a Measure G: Golden Plains Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure W: City of Fresno Lower Water Bill Referendum

### June 3[edit]

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: Fresno County Vehicle Abatement Program and Associated Registration Fees
a Measure G: Golden Plains Unified School District Bond Issue
a Measure K: Kingsburg Joint Union High School District Bond Issue (also in Tulare County and Kings County)
a Measure P: Parlier Unified School District Bond Issue
d Measure R: Pine Ridge Elementary School District Bond Issue
d Measure S: City of Parlier Police and Fire Parcel Tax

# 2013[edit]

### November 5[edit]

See also: November 5, 2013 ballot measures in California

a Measure K: City of Selma Hotel Tax Increase
a Measure P: City of Huron Police Services Tax Increase

### June 4[edit]

See also: June 4, 2013 ballot measures in California

d Measure G: City of Fresno Mid Valley Disposal franchise grant

# 2012[edit]

### November 6[edit]

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure B: Fresno County Sales Tax for Libraries
a Measure C: Caruthers Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure F: City of Fresno Financial Practices Charter Amendment
a Measure K: Kings Canyon Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County)
a Measure L: West Hills Community College District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Kings County)
a Measure M: Mendota Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure O: Fresno County Services Performed by Independent Contractors
a Measure S: Sanger Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure W: Washington Unified School District bond proposition
dd Frank Martinez and Glenda Hill recall, Orange Cove, California (2012)

### June 5[edit]

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Clovis Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure O: Sierra Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure S: Parlier Utility Users Tax

# 2011[edit]

### November 8[edit]

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

d Parlier Unified School District: Rick Maldonado recall
d Parlier Unified School District: David Torrez recall
d Parlier Unified School District: Melissa Cano recall
d Parlier Unified School District: Mary Helen Villanueva recall

### June 7[edit]

See also: June 7, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure G: Sierra Kings Healthcare District Lease and Sale of Assets

# 2010[edit]

### November 2[edit]

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

a Measure E: Coalinga-Huron Joint Unified School District (also on the ballot in parts of Monterey County and San Benito County)
d Measure H: City of Reedley Hotel Tax
a Measure K: Kingsburg District Hospital Sale of Assets (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County and Kings County)
a Measure L: City of Sanger Method of Electing Mayor and City Council Members
a Measure Q: Fresno Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure R: San Joaquin Appointed Treasurer
d Measure S: Sierra Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure T: Cutler-Orosi Unified School District (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County)
d Measure U: Cutler-Orosi Unified School District parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County)
a Measure W: Proposed Unification of the American Union Elementary and Washington Union High School Districts

### June 8[edit]

See also: June 8, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: City of Fresno Charter Amendment about Adding City Council Seats
d Measure P: Cutler-Orosi Unified Schools parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of Tulare County)
d Measure O: City of Orange Cove Mayor Appointments
d Measure K: City of Selma Hotel Tax

# 2009[edit]

### March 3[edit]

See also: March 3, 2009 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: City of Clovis Sales Tax Increase

# 2008[edit]

### November 4[edit]

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: City of Kingsburg Hotel Tax
a Measure B: Central Unified School District bond proposition
a 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)
a Measure E: West Hills Community College District bond proposition (District 3, the Lemoore area) (also on the ballot in parts of Kings County)
d Measure L: Fresno County Library Tax
d Measure R: City of Selma Hotel Tax
d Measure S: City of Parlier parcel tax
d Measure T: City of Kerman Hotel Tax
d Measure V: Sierra Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure W: Sierra Unified School District bond proposition

### June 3[edit]

See also: June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

d Measure E: Central Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure K: Kerman Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure Q: West Hills Community College District bond proposition (District 1, the northern area)

### February 5[edit]

See also: February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: Caruthers Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure B: Caruthers Schools Facilities Improvement District 1 bond proposition
d Measure D: City of Coalinga Role of City Manager
a Measure G: City of Reedley Sales Tax
a Measure S: City of Sanger Sales Tax

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* Local ballot measures, California

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