The Board of Supervisors decided to allocate 20% of the $1.8 billion from Measure W to food security, mental illness, and healthcare despite requests from 14 local mayors for all funds to address homelessness. The decision occurred amid funding cuts affecting safety net services. Mayor Raj Salwan of Fremont indicated partial satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the need for more funds for homelessness. The board also considered specific allocations based on regional homeless populations, while legal challenges to Measure W had previously stalled its funding.
The Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to direct 20% of the $1.8 billion from Measure W funding to food security, mental illness initiatives, and healthcare.
Despite 14 mayors from Alameda County advocating for full use of the Measure W funds to address homelessness, the board chose to allocate only a portion for that issue.
Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan expressed disappointment about the funding allocation, suggesting that while he preferred more money for homelessness, he can accept the outcome.
County staff recommended specific fund distributions based on homeless populations, with 58% going to Oakland/Piedmont and others allocated to various regions.
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