"The residents who sued over the tax wanted Trump's name removed, figuring it would trigger some voters into blindly approving the higher tax without considering other arguments. Superior Court Judge Carol Overton decided the ballot measure will say "the president." The plaintiffs argued that the 5/8ths of a cent tax shouldn't be considered an emergency measure because there is no emergency, such as an earthquake, fire or terrorist attack."
"County supervisors had to unanimously declare an emergency to advance the sales tax outside of a regular election. But the judge sided with the county on that issue. Proponents say Measure A will help the county health care system, which has run deficits in the last several years. County Manager James Williams said he's anticipating budget shortfalls of more than $1 billion from the President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which will tighten eligibility requirements for Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in California."
A judge allowed a 5/8ths of a cent sales tax measure in Santa Clara County to appear on the November ballot but ordered removal of President Trump's name from the ballot language. Plaintiffs sought removal of the name arguing it would prompt blind approvals. The judge ruled the ballot will instead say "the president." Plaintiffs argued the tax should not qualify as an emergency measure because no emergency exists. The judge nevertheless sided with the county on the emergency declaration. Proponents say Measure A will shore up a county health care system facing deficits. County Manager James Williams cited anticipated Medi-Cal funding shortfalls tied to the President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." The tax would last five years if approved by a majority.
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