Fresno County Board of Supervisors Meeting 3/17/2026

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on March 17, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board approved a contract with Megabyte Systems Incorporated for the installation and perpetual licensing of a new property tax system, aiming to replace an outdated system from the 1960s with a modern, integrated platform expected to go live in fiscal year 2028-29. The meeting also included a detailed update on a proposed Measure C renewal plan focused on road and transit funding, highlighting the allocation of funds and the need for public outreach and petition efforts before ballot qualification. Additionally, the board received a midyear budget update for fiscal year 2025-26 and a preliminary outlook for 2026-27, noting projected revenue growth, cost pressures including salary increases and fuel costs, and a budget gap of approximately $17.5 million to be addressed through reductions and potential new revenue sources such as a transient occupancy tax. The impacts of HR1 legislation on county health and social services were presented, emphasizing significant unfunded mandates and increased costs. The board also discussed operational challenges and potential rate adjustments at the county landfill to improve efficiency and cost recovery. Motions were passed to approve the Megabyte contract and the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and the board authorized county council to issue a demand letter following closed session.