"The county now estimates the impact will be bigger than original estimates. Even though the new sales tax will generate $337 million this year, the county will still face a $787 million shortfall, mostly in healthcare services, according to county officials."
"To balance the $14.7 billion budget that will be discussed by the Board of Supervisors this month, 655 positions will have to be eliminated, the county said. County Executive James Williams told the media last month that nearly 400 of those positions are vacant, and he hoped to avoid layoffs."
"Controversy over last fall's Measure A campaign still casts a long shadow over this spring's budget discussions. The state Fair Political Practices Commission is reviewing a complaint that claims the county's descriptive materials before the November vote crossed a line into advocacy for the ballot measure, in violation of state law."
Santa Clara County voters approved a 0.625% sales tax increase to address a $1 billion shortfall from federal Medicaid cuts. The tax is expected to generate $337 million this year, but the county still faces a $787 million deficit, primarily affecting healthcare services. To balance the $14.7 billion budget, 655 positions will be eliminated, with nearly 400 being vacant. The budget also includes the closure of two behavioral health clinics. Controversy surrounds Measure A, with complaints about advocacy violations during the campaign.
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