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Board hears detailed Measure W spending plan for homelessness and essential services; public urges bigger allocations for food and seniors
Summary
County staff outlined Home Together and Essential Services proposals funded by Measure W, including roughly $1.4 billion in Home Together commitments and a proposed $34 million per year essential services allocation. Dozens of public speakers urged more food-security funding and bridge support for senior and clinic programs.
Alameda County staff used the April 28 work session to present detailed plans for Measure W investments in homelessness and essential county services, and to seek direction from the Board of Supervisors on funding priorities for the next two fiscal years.
County Administrator Susan and staff summarized the Measure W framework: the board previously designated substantial one-time and ongoing commitments for the Home Together Fund and the Essential Services Fund. "The measure was ... projected to generate approximately $150,000,000 annually," staff noted in background remarks, and the board has committed a large portion of those proceeds to homelessness and related programs.
Anika Choudhary, Alameda County Health director,…
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