Measure W Essential County Services Funding & Excess Tax Allocations
Summary
The board directed staff to explore a comprehensive management and efficiency review with Public Works LLC to identify cost savings across county operations and health systems.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requires initial contracting investment intended to yield recurring multi-percent operational savings.
County taxpayers and administrative leadership seeking fiscal sustainability.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Special Meeting - May 19, 2026
The county is planning how to spend $150.9 million from Measure W for essential services and discussing whether to use excess tax revenues above estimates to backfill state and federal cuts.
Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
The board directed staff to explore a comprehensive management and efficiency review with Public Works LLC to identify cost savings across county operations and health systems.
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