Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yolo County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Measure X transient occupancy tax increase on November ballot
The county wants to raise the hotel/short-term rental tax in unincorporated areas from 8% to 12%, matching nearby cities — worth about $250,000 a year, mostly from the UC Davis hotel. Ordinance language comes back May 26; voters would decide in November.
In-Home Supportive Services under federal and state funding pressure
The IHSS Advisory Committee warned that federal HR 1 Medicaid cuts and repeated recertification requirements threaten services for nearly 4,000 county consumers, and asked the Board to keep advocating at state and federal levels, including for the Be Home Soon California proposal.
HHSA budget cuts and Medi-Cal coverage risks
Supervisor Allen raised concerns about losing a communicable disease position as disease rates rise, comparing the risk to pre-pandemic staffing levels. HHSA said it will seek state assistance if risks increase.
ERAF property tax fairness fix
Yolo County loses about $3 million a year to a state property-tax formula error dating to West Sacramento's 1987 incorporation. Senator Cabaldon is carrying a budget fix; if it passes, money would arrive in the following fiscal year.