Santa Clara County officials are requesting support from San Jose for a sales tax increase to keep the public hospital system operational in light of federal funding cuts. Congressman Sam Liccardo mentioned that backing could be linked to increased funding for local homelessness services. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has expressed reservations about the proposed tax, highlighting a longstanding tension between him and the county regarding its investments in public health and homelessness solutions. Negotiations between county and city officials are ongoing to address these challenges.
"I know currently the city and county are in negotiations to talk about a spending plan with that legislation... The use of those dollars to help our unhoused in interim shelters is really critical."
"Mahan, a centrist mayor with a more conservative political base, has long been at odds with the progressive Board of Supervisors - dismissing the county's public health care investments while arguing the county doesn't do enough to help San Jose resolve its homeless population problem."
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