Where are you Measure X dollars going to?

County Supervisor John Gioia will provide us with an update on the measure and the county’s plans for the additional funding.  Specifically, we learn about the crisis response program.

Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers, emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.”