"Public institutions are built slowly, through decades of effort, trust and responsible stewardship. They can be weakened quickly when leadership disregards the delicate balance required to keep essential services functioning. This is especially true in Santa Clara County, where the property tax system underpins everything from public hospitals and behavioral health to schools, housing programs and transportation infrastructure. The person we elect as county assessor must understand not only the mechanics of the job, but the gravity of its impact on residents."
"Mr. Kumar chaired the No on Measure A campaign, opposing a county revenue measure created to protect the health and hospital system during a period of significant federal cuts. Measure A was crafted to stabilize trauma care, clinics and behavioral health services that families rely on, especially women who often shoulder caregiving responsibilities. In a moment when the safety net required protection, his choice to oppose this effort does not reflect the intentions that many of us expect"
Public institutions develop gradually through decades of effort, trust and responsible stewardship and can be weakened rapidly by leadership that disregards the balance needed to keep essential services functioning. In Santa Clara County the property tax system funds public hospitals, behavioral health, schools, housing programs and transportation infrastructure. The county assessor must understand both the mechanics of the job and the gravity of its impact on residents. Rishi Kumar chaired the No on Measure A campaign, opposing a revenue measure designed to protect health and hospital services during federal funding cuts. He publicly alleged misuse of county voter information mailers without confirmed wrongdoing. He has also advanced a proposal for a substantial property tax exemption for older homeowners.
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