Vote No on Measure A: No more sales tax increase
Vote NO on Measure A — It costs too much, does too little, and solves nothing.
It’s time for the county to tighten its belt, not reach into your pocket.
Measure A is a regressive sales tax. This new tax hits low- and middle-income families the hardest during a time of crushing inflation. It’s an open-ended slush fund with no binding oversight, making ours one of the most heavily taxed counties in California.
Vote NO on Measure A because it’s:
A bailout for failure — The county’s recklessly expanded hospital system lost $600 million last year, is projected to lose $1 billion next year, and $1.4–$3 billion by 2030. Measure A’s $330 million per year won’t even scratch the surface, guaranteeing future tax hikes.
Proof the County can’t fix its problems — A Santa Clara County Grand Jury found the Valley Transportation Authority (bus and light rail) has lost billions over the years, covering only 7–10% of costs through fares. Yet county leaders refuse to fix these failing programs before demanding more money from taxpayers.
A legal loophole — The county has known about this deficit for years, yet rushed Measure A onto the ballot with just 24 hours’ notice as an “emergency” general tax. Not a dime will be dedicated to healthcare, and the funds can be spent on anything. It can pass with just 50% plus one vote (instead of the two-thirds required for a dedicated tax) and has no binding oversight to ensure promises are kept.
Measure A isn’t a plan — it’s a last-minute band-aid that hides decades of fiscal mismanagement and guarantees further taxes. Demand real reform, fiscal discipline, and leadership that lives within its means. Vote NO on Measure A.
