Contra Costa County Sales Tax for Healthcare Services
Plain-English Summary
Measure B proposes to increase the sales tax in Contra Costa County by 0.625 cents for five years to fund local healthcare programs. This measure was placed on the ballot by the county's Board of Supervisors to address anticipated federal budget cuts to health services.
What each outcome does
If Measure B passes, the county's general sales tax will increase by 0.625 cents, generating an estimated $150 million per year for five years, which supporters intend to be used for healthcare programs.
If Measure B fails, the sales tax rate in Contra Costa County will remain unchanged, and the county will need to find alternative ways to address potential budget shortfalls in healthcare services due to federal cuts.
Who is funding each side
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