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Fresno city officials dumped four major ballot measures on the public with just 72 hours to review before a crucial council vote—covering a half-cent sales tax, a big development fund, redistricting, and term limit changes allowing mayors to run for a third term. Critics like Common Cause argue the timeline is dangerously short for informed decision-making, especially with a hard deadline looming for county clerk approval. City Council President Nelson Esparza defends the schedule as legally compliant and sufficient, while some council members, like Nick Richardson, privately doubt the rush and admit they’d likely vote no if the measures hit the ballot. The debate highlights a clash over transparency, timing, and civic engagement as the city races to meet internal and legal deadlines.

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