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Alameda County supervisors weigh Measure W spending, budget risks as federal and state cuts loom
Summary
Supervisors received a budget and Measure W update amid federal and state policy uncertainty that threatens Medi‑Cal and safety‑net funding; staff proposed a cautious two‑year $34 million per‑year essential‑services spending plan and will return in April with detailed allocations after public input.
Alameda County supervisors on March 10 heard a detailed budget and financing briefing and discussed a two‑year spending framework for Measure W as the county prepares its FY26–27 budget. County staff warned that federal actions (including HR 1) and state spending rules could reduce federal support for Medi‑Cal and other safety‑net programs, placing new pressure on county services.
Razzley Taddeo and Amy Shrago of the county administrator's office presented economic indicators and the county’s fiscal outlook, noting the approved FY25–26 budget totals about $6.1 billion in spending and general fund appropriations of roughly $4.3 billion. Staff described an ongoing structural deficit and highlighted exposure in health‑care and safety‑net financing. The presentation cited local and national labor‑market shifts and recent industry layoffs as added uncertainty for county revenue…
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