# Fresno County transportation tax dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260923-fresno-county-transportation-tax-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-23T04:08:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. A legal and political dispute has emerged in Fresno County regarding the future of local transportation funding. The conflict centers on whether the existing half-cent sales tax, Measure C, will be replaced by a new initiative. Initial legal proceedings involved a lawsuit filed by Fresno County against the State of California and Registrar of Voters James Kus concerning Assembly Bill 1923. The litigation, which saw multiple judge assignments due to motions citing potential bias, sought to determine if the proposed ballot initiative would appear on the November 3 general election ballot. Following these legal developments, the proposed 30-year transportation tax, known as Measure S, has been confirmed for the November midterm ballot. The measure aims to generate over $5.5 billion to fund local streets, public transit, and airport infrastructure. While proponents highlight benefits such as free bus fares for seniors and military members, the measure faces opposition from local leaders who characterize it as a “misuse of taxpayer funds.” ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Fresno County transportation tax Measure S heads to November ballot Fresno County voters will decide on Measure S this November, a proposed 30-year, half-cent sales tax intended to fund road repairs and public transit, despite significant opposition from local leaders. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fresno-county-transportation-tax-measure-s-heads-to-november-ballot ### 2026-08-25: Fresno County transportation tax lawsuit assigned to new judge Judge Jonathan Skiles has been assigned to a Fresno County lawsuit determining if a controversial transportation tax initiative will appear on the November ballot. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fresno-county-transportation-tax-lawsuit-assigned-to-new-judge --- Cite as: Fresno County transportation tax dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260923-fresno-county-transportation-tax-dispute