Frequently Asked Questions
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What is measure V?
Measure V, or the Merced County 1/2 Cent Transportation Sales Tax, was a measure passed in the November 2016 election to generate more than $450 million over the next thirty years for the purposes of transportation maintenance and improvements. For a more in-depth explanation, read the Measure V Expenditure Plan under Documents.
What is MCAG?
The Merced County Association of Governments, or MCAG, is an association of city and county governments, with members who meet to solve regional problems such as transportation, solid waste, and air quality. Here the cities and county come together as equal partners to solve problems that can only be accomplished by working together. To see more about what MCAG does, you can visit our website here or by clicking the MCAG logo at the bottom of the page.
How do I find out what's going on around me?
We are always updating what is going on in each jurisdiction. To see, hover over "The Expenditure Plan" which will show "Local Projects" in the drop-down menu. Either hover over "Local Projects" to access the jurisdiction drop-down or click it and use the links to navigate to your jurisdiction. You can also click the links below.
I can't find a file...
No need to worry, click the magnifying glass in the top right corner of the page. If you still can't find what you're looking for, leave a note on our contact page, or email eva.garibay@mcagov.org. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Who makes sure that Measure V is spent properly?
That would be the Citizens Oversight Committee. Each quarter, the committee meets to review all expenditures of Measure V funds. For more information, check out the Citizens Oversight Committee page.
I want to suggest a project. who should I talk to?
While we appreciate your interest in new projects, MCAG does not recommend projects directly. That authority is left to each individual jurisdiction. Speak to your city council or your county supervisor or the relevant staff to recommend projects. You can also access any jurisdiction website by clicking their official seal or logo at the bottom of the page.
i have some pictures of a project. can I send them in?
Absolutely! We're always looking for new pictures of projects in your area. If you have a good picture, please send them to eva.garibay@mcagov.org. If the picture is suitable for the website, we'll add it.
When will the regional projects begin?
Regional Measure V projects are dependent on the completion of the Implementation Plan (or IP). We plan to release a draft in late summer/early fall and complete the final plan in late fall/early winter. You can track the progress of the Implementation Plan here.
