Incorporation: Why Create the Town of Oakhurst?

• Incorporation would transfer the provision of certain services from the oversight of the County government to a general law town with 5 Town council persons.  Incorporation would create a town occupying about 13 square miles in area with about 4179 residents.
• Since some government functions simply transfer from Madera County to Oakhurst, there is no added layer of government.
• The main reasons to incorporate are:
• Revenue that is generated in Oakhurst would stay in Oakhurst.  This means that about $2million that Madera County takes from Oakhurst would come back to enhance services provided to Oakhurst citizens.
• Decisions that affect Oakhurst would be made by our own elected and 100% dedicated Town Council.  We can elect them and vote them out of office if they are not responsive to our wishes.  Local representatives would be more accessible and accountable.
• Far greater representation of residents in decisions and activities affecting the community.
• Better control of growth and planning.
• Improved roads with guaranteed road fund revenues
• Excellent financial position with annual surpluses and increasing reserve funds.