FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A local lawmaker is trying to help Fresno County residents learn more about the budgeting process.

Through January, Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez will be passing out surveys to find out what improvements need to be made while also giving residents a look at how county tax dollars are allocated.

"I'm listening to what the needs are in our community," he said. "And then I'm utilizing that information to craft our budget at the county."

Anyone living in District 3 who wants to participate can mail in the forms or scan the code to participate.

Many of the responses Chavez has collected so far are about public safety.

"The operation of the jail, our judicial system, but then also the homeless challenge, we see them like everywhere in the neighborh

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