The Measure C tax renewal cleared a hurdle when the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board approved a recommended spending plan by a 9-5 vote at its meeting last Thursday.

The plan, recommended by a COG-appointed advisory committee, calls for spending 65% on existing neighborhood streets and roads, 25% on public transportation, 5% on regional connectivity, 4% on transportation innovation, and 1% on administration.

Measure C, the half-cent sales tax for transportation projects, expires in 2027. It would need to be renewed in November 2026 to continue.

The vote came after a passionate discussion about funding levels for public transportation. The policy board is composed of the mayors of the county’s 15 cities and a representative from the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.

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