I ask that you listen to the many constituents, as well as residents in other parts of Fresno County who are asking that the Measure C renewal be postponed to 2024 and not rushed through. Many have been saying that the plan does not reflect the transportation needs the community has. We need time to listen and get qualitative testimony and information from all areas of the county and all of our various community groups on what the specific needs are, as the most underserved will be paying for it, as will their children, for years, while not benefitting from millions of dollars. For instance, there is a huge need for more expansive and sufficient public transportation, both in rural communities and in the city of Fresno and other cities that isn’t being addressed as well as other items.
Those who are FCOG will say that they got extensive public input and support. Of course people support money toward transportation needs. We all agree on this. But the polls lack the substantive data information that only the community members themselves could accurately detail. Checking off boxes doesn't really inform decision makers of what is specifically needed and the is a question of what groups were left out of these surveys. Plus the community had little opportunity to respond to the last minute changes.
There is no need to rush this. Please oppose and direct this item to be on the 2024 ballot. Thank you
I ask that you listen to the many constituents, as well as residents in other parts of Fresno County who are asking that the Measure C renewal be postponed to 2024 and not rushed through. Many have been saying that the plan does not reflect the transportation needs the community has. We need time to listen and get qualitative testimony and information from all areas of the county and all of our various community groups on what the specific needs are, as the most underserved will be paying for it, as will their children, for years, while not benefitting from millions of dollars. For instance, there is a huge need for more expansive and sufficient public transportation, both in rural communities and in the city of Fresno and other cities that isn’t being addressed as well as other items.
Those who are FCOG will say that they got extensive public input and support. Of course people support money toward transportation needs. We all agree on this. But the polls lack the substantive data information that only the community members themselves could accurately detail. Checking off boxes doesn't really inform decision makers of what is specifically needed and the is a question of what groups were left out of these surveys. Plus the community had little opportunity to respond to the last minute changes.
There is no need to rush this. Please oppose and direct this item to be on the 2024 ballot. Thank you