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Stanislaus County Road Tax Not Well-Supported in Polls

On Monday, March 3rd, 2014 the Modesto Bee Newspaper reported that a road tax proposed by the Stanislaus County Council of Governments received lukewarm support. According to the article, the poll was conducted by Pathways and was sent to potential voters by mail. The poll indicated 53% of voters would currently support the sales tax […]

Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Consider 25 Year Transportation Tax

On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 the Modesto Bee Newspaper reported that the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors was listening to concerns by opponents of a proposed ½ % sales tax to fund transportation projects within the County over the next 25 years. According to the article, most of the tax would be used as a […]

Stanislaus County Council of Governments To Present Road Tax To Turlock City Council

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 the Modesto Bee Newspaper reported that the Stanislaus County Council of Governments (STANCOG) will discuss a proposed ½% sales tax to fund transportation projects with the City of Turlock. According to the article, the tax would raise 970 million dollars for transportation projects over the next 25 years. The tax […]