Sanger Measure B: Voters Oppose Hotel Tax Increase, 2,266 No to 1,133 Yes

SANGER, FRESNO COUNTY — November 6, 2026. Sanger’s proposal to raise the tax on hotels and other short-term accommodations is trailing sharply in the latest available unofficial election returns. On Measure B, the Fresno County-linked figures dated November 5 at 3:53 p.m. show 2,266 No votes (66.67%) and 1,133 Yes (33.33%). These are election returns, not a legal certification.

What the measure proposed

Sanger Measure B would increase the city’s transient-occupancy tax from 4% to 12% on hotel, motel, short-term rental and similar lodging stays of 30 days or less. It was projected to generate about $55,037 each year for general municipal services. Visitors rather than ordinary long-term residents would generally pay the tax, although Sanger residents staying in short-term lodging could also be affected.

Supporters and critics saw different tradeoffs

Supporters argued that visitors could contribute more to local services, while critics questioned the burden on lodging businesses and travelers, including households using short-term lodging during housing transitions. The proposed rate change should not be confused with an increase in Sanger’s general retail sales tax. Mid Valley Times detailed the measure’s scope.

What happens next?

Measure B requires a simple majority. The current Yes share is far below that threshold, but the official result will be settled after the Fresno County canvass. The county has scheduled another results release before November 10 at 5 p.m.; the remaining-ballot estimate applies countywide, not to Sanger exclusively.

Sources: ABC30 local results, Nov. 5, 3:53 p.m.; Ballotpedia ballot language and reported votes; Fresno County election office. Unofficial.

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