For over 30 years Madera County communities have depended on Measure T for repairing potholes, roads, sidewalks, bridges and highways. Measure T improves safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and students traveling to and from school. It reduces traffic congestion and helps seniors and people with disabilities remain independent. Measure T is now set to expire. Voting YES on T renews this funding without increasing taxes. Without Measure T, Madera County will lose $12 million in annual transportation funding and become dependent on Sacramento and Washington D.C. for road improvements.

Yes. Measure T has helped Madera County qualify for $226 million in state and federal matching funds that would otherwise have gone to other communities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Measure T funds will be used to:

• Fix potholes and keep local streets, highways, and infrastructure in good repair

• Pave and maintain local streets and roads

• Improve traffic flow and safety

• Provide students with safe routes to school

• Keep transit affordable for students, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities

Measure T provides the roads and highways needed to prevent traffic and ensure firefighters, paramedics and police officers can respond quickly to 9-1-1 emergencies.

Measure T includes strict accountability requirements that ensure the funds are spent as promised, including:

• An independent citizens’ oversight committee, annual audits and public spending disclosure ensure funds are used properly

• All funds must stay here in Madera County for local transportation improvements only

• No funds can be taken by the State

• Essential purchases like groceries and prescription medicine are exempt from sales tax so the cost isn’t a burden to those on fixed or limited incomes

Yes. Measure T is not a property tax, so visitors who work or shop in our County and enjoy its many benefits would also pay for Measure T, ensuring that local homeowners and renters don’t shoulder the entire burden.

No. By law, essential purchases like groceries and prescription medicine are exempt from sales tax.

No. Legally, every penny of Measure T must stay in Madera County and can only be used for transportation projects and improvements, ensuring that our tax dollars are used locally.

All registered voters residing within Madera County are eligible to vote on Measure T. To be approved, “YES” votes are required from 66.7% of the votes cast on the measure.

Measure T will be on the November 8, 2022 ballot. Whether or not you normally vote at the polls all registered voters living in Madera County will be mailed a ballot the week of October 10. Once you receive your ballot, vote YES on T, sign and seal the envelope and mail it back right away. No postage is required. Mail ballots must be postmarked by November 8, 2022.

You can register to vote at www.registertovote.ca.gov. To find out more about voting in this election, please contact the Madera County Registrar of Voters at (559) 675-7720 or visit www.votemadera.com.

Our campaign is a grassroots organization of community members dedicated to passing Measure T to maintain our roads. Some ways you can help pass Measure T include volunteering some time to spread the word about Measure T, putting up a lawn sign or adding your name to our list of Measure T supporters!