"Measure A on the Nov. 4 ballot in Santa Clara County would raise the sales tax by five-eighths of a cent. The measure would push the sales tax rate to at least 9.75% in the county, with higher rates in Los Gatos (9.875%), San Jose (10%), Milpitas (10%) and Campbell (10.5%). The increase would raise $330 million a year, according to county officials."
"Yes: Retired county doctors Sara Cody and Dennis Low argue that Measure A is needed to offset the federal cuts, especially the loss of Medicaid funds. Without the tax increase, health care services will be cut and some county hospitals may not survive. No: Pat Waite, president of Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility, says the county has a history of profligate spending."
Measure A would increase the Santa Clara County sales tax by five-eighths of a cent, raising local rates to at least 9.75% and up to 10.5% in some cities. The tax hike is projected to generate $330 million per year. County officials indicate the revenue would be used to offset federal health-care funding cuts. Retired county doctors Sara Cody and Dennis Low contend the funds are necessary to replace lost Medicaid funding and prevent service reductions or hospital closures. Opponents, led by Pat Waite, call for reallocation of existing resources and reduced spending before raising taxes.
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