Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alameda County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with critical priority
Indigent Care Health Realignment Funding Transfer
The board authorized transferring $49.5 million in state health realignment funds to Alameda Health System to support healthcare delivery for indigent residents.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County Budget
The County Administrator's Office presented the final $6.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The discussion covered funding gaps, community-based organization contracts totaling $1.3 billion, and economic pressures such as inflation and layoffs.
Measure W Essential County Services Funding & Excess Tax Allocations
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.