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Resident urges county to provide Measure U spending framework before vote
Summary
William Ritchie urged the board to give voters a nonbinding spending framework for Measure U so the public can see how roughly $1.7 million in annual general-tax revenue might be prioritized for public safety; he said he will return with an illustrative template at the next meeting.
William Ritchie of Raymond told the Madera County Board of Supervisors the county should present voters a clear, nonbinding public-safety spending framework before the November Measure U election. "Give the voters a basic public safety spending framework before they vote," Ritchie said, noting the measure is a general tax that could add approximately $1,700,000 a year to the general fund but does not legally require the county to spend the revenue on public safety.
Ritchie said a simple template showing priorities, estimated costs and implementation phases would help voters understand what the tax could accomplish and what it cannot. He said he plans to return at the next meeting with an illustrative spending template and asked the board to begin the public discussion now so priorities are transparent even though future boards might make different budgeting choices.
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