"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."
"It could be used for any legitimate government purpose, but county officials say they plan to use the funds solely to offset federal health care funding cuts. 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."
Measure A would raise the sales tax in Santa Clara County by five-eighths of a cent, pushing the countywide rate to at least 9.75% and raising it higher in some cities. Rates would be 9.875% in Los Gatos, 10% in San Jose and Milpitas, and 10.5% in Campbell. County officials estimate the increase would raise $330 million per year. County officials plan to use the revenue solely to offset federal health care funding cuts. Retired county doctors Sara Cody and Dennis Low argue the funds are needed to replace lost federal and Medicaid funding to prevent health service reductions and hospital closures. Opponents say the county should control existing spending before raising taxes.
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