The campaign unearthed such racism that Black youths canvassing the Northside for Measure P were threatened.
Measure P landed on the 2018 ballot.
Sales-tax measures almost always require a two-thirds vote.
Celedon’s legal counsel argued that because Measure P was initiated by citizens and not elected officials, only a simple majority was needed.
Measure P, in its first year alone, raised $42 million.
Persons:
You’re, they’d, ” Celedon, Mayor Dyer couldn’t, don’t, ”, Northsiders, we’ve, ” Garibay, Mayor Dyer
Organizations:
Southside, Civic, Blackstone, Community Medical Centers, Clovis
Locations:
Northside, they’re