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Matter ROGC 25-326

Resolution of Support on Santa Clara County Measure A. (Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, Campos)

Health & Human Services Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 09 Oct 2025
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ROGC 25-326
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
09 Oct 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:10

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Memorandum from Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, and Campos

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This memorandum from Councilmembers Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, and Campos addresses the San Jose City Council regarding a resolution of support for Santa Clara County Measure A. The measure proposes a temporary countywide sales tax increase to support critical health and safety net services in response to federal funding cuts. The memorandum emphasizes the importance of Measure A for maintaining essential health services and the potential negative impacts on the community if these services are cut.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
  • It recommends directing the City Attorney to draft a resolution of support for Measure A.
  • Measure A proposes a temporary sales tax increase of 5/8 of a cent for five years.
  • The tax aims to support health and safety net services amid federal funding cuts.
  • The memorandum highlights the potential negative impacts on local health services and the economy if Measure A is not supported.
  • The signers confirm no private conversations regarding the memorandum's content with other council members.

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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 10/15/2025 ITEM: C.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Campos DATE: 10/09/2025 APPROVED: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT ON SANTA CLARA COUNTY MEASURE A RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Attorney to draft resolution of support on behalf of the San Jose City Council for Santa Clara County Measure A. ANALYSIS: The City of San Jose should support Measure A, a temporary countywide sales tax increase of 5⁄8 of a cent for five years, to help shore up critical health and safety net services in the face of massive federal aid cuts that could have devastating impacts on our residents. Recent federal legislation (H.R. 1) includes sweeping reductions to Medicaid and food assistance, threatening more than $1 billion annually in funding for Santa Clara County’s health system. Our county’s safety net hospitals and clinics serve patients regardless of insurance status, and many San Jose residents depend on them. We must play our part in preserving those services. Measure A is designed specifically to respond during a fiscal crisis—it is not permanent. The five-year...