Measure P and the Politics of Art: Who Gets Funded in Fresno?

October 21, 2025 00:30:24
Measure P and the Politics of Art: Who Gets Funded in Fresno?
Fresnolandia
Measure P and the Politics of Art: Who Gets Funded in Fresno?

Oct 21 2025 | 00:30:24

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Show Notes

In this episode of Fresnolandia, Danielle and Jordan sit down with journalist Doug Hoagland of The Monroe Review to unpack the growing tensions around Measure P, Fresno’s parks and arts tax. They revisit the measure’s origins as a campaign for park equity, the controversial inclusion of arts funding, and the ongoing struggles over transparency, bias, and equity in how grant money is distributed. From the battles over public meetings and recordings to broader questions about who benefits from public arts funding, the conversation lays bare the complexities of civic trust, process, and power in Fresno’s cultural life.

Disclosure: Jordan is a member of the board of the Fresno Philharmonic, a recipient of Measure P Funds. 

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