Sept. 10: What To Know About Fresno County Transportation Tax Measure S Ahead Of November
Summary
This episode covers a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by the late Cesar Chavez, a Fresno County ordinance allowing DA employees to carry firearms, and $7 million in aerospace funding for Kern County. The main segment features an in-depth analysis of Measure S, a proposed half-cent sales tax to succeed Measure C. Reporter Mark Wozowski details how Measure S prioritizes local neighborhood roads and public transit over regional freeway projects, including new mandates for bike lanes and free bus fares for specific groups. The discussion also highlights the measure's lower passage threshold and t…
Topics discussed
Intro and Measure S preview
Lawsuit against Cesar Chavez estate
DA office firearms ordinance
Kern County aerospace funding
Central Valley Roots segment
Measure S campaign strategy and funding split
Measure S kickoff event details
Comparing local vs regional road funding
Historical context of Measure C
Bike lanes and safe routes to schools
Interview with campaign manager Andy Levine
Opposition concerns on regional projects
Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rules
Public transit funding and free fares
Impact of Measure S failure on transit
Voting threshold and election timeline
Outro and credits
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