Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alameda County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues 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.
Expansion of Child Abuse Forensic Interview Services
County leaders are advancing major organizational assessments and state audit responses for the Department of Children and Family Services to improve child safety and workforce stability.
Home Together 2030 Homelessness Plan & Shelter Stabilization
The county reviewed its comprehensive Home Together 2030 plan, which sets goals to reduce overall homelessness by one-third and unsheltered homelessness by 50%. Officials also discussed raising shelter bed reimbursement rates to $380 million annually and launching new homelessness prevention programs.
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.