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.

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

2019[edit]

November 5[edit]

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in California

Measure S: Parlier Sales Tax Approveda

March 5[edit]

See also: March 5, 2019 ballot measures in California

Measure R: Coalinga Regional Medical Center District Real Property Transfer Approveda

2018[edit]

November 6[edit]

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

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

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 Approveda
Measure B: Laton Unified School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure C: Parlier Utility User Tax Measure Defeatedd
Measure D: Parlier Advisory Measure for Tax Funding of Fire Services Approveda
Measure E: Kingsburg Sales Tax Approveda

2017[edit]

November 7[edit]

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in California

Measure C: Coalinga Sales Tax Defeatedd

August 29[edit]

See also: August 29, 2017 ballot measures in California

Measure A: Mendota Parcel Tax Defeatedd
Measure B: Mendota Sales Tax Defeatedd

2016[edit]

November 8[edit]

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

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

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

Approveda Measure Z: Fresno County Fresno Chaffee Zoo Sales Tax
Approveda Measure M: Mendota Unified School District Bond Issue
Approveda Measure O: City of Orange Cove Police and Fire Special Parcel Tax
Defeatedd Measure R: Pine Ridge Elementary School District Bond Issue
Approveda Measure T: West Hills Community College District Bond Issue (also in parts of Monterey County, Kings County and San Benito County)
Approveda Measure P: City of Coalinga Utility Users Tax
Defeatedd Measure S: City of Parlier Police and Fire Special Parcel Tax
Approveda Measure G: Golden Plains Unified School District Bond Issue
Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Measure W: City of Fresno Lower Water Bill Referendum

June 3[edit]

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

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

2013[edit]

November 5[edit]

See also: November 5, 2013 ballot measures in California

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

June 4[edit]

See also: June 4, 2013 ballot measures in California

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

2012[edit]

November 6[edit]

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

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

June 5[edit]

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

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

2011[edit]

November 8[edit]

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

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

June 7[edit]

See also: June 7, 2011 ballot measures in California

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

2010[edit]

November 2[edit]

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

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

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

2009[edit]

March 3[edit]

See also: March 3, 2009 ballot measures in California

Defeatedd Measure A: City of Clovis Sales Tax Increase

2008[edit]

November 4[edit]

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

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

June 3[edit]

See also: June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

Defeatedd Measure E: Central Unified School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure K: Kerman Unified School District bond proposition
Approveda 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

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

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