"As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, just more than 57% of voters cast ballots in favor of Measure A, or 181,193 votes, with nearly 43% voting against it, or 136,513 votes. The general tax needs a simple majority of more than 50% to pass. County leaders say the five-eighth cent sales tax increase would bring in $330 million in extra revenue annually to stave off the threat of crushing hospital closures, but wouldn't avoid cuts entirely."
"County hospitals are losing their largest source of federal funding after the passage of unprecedented cuts to Medicaid under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," or H.R. 1. Sharply-dressed county executives, local activists and supporters of Measure A gathered over spirits at the swanky Copita Tequileria y Comida restaurant in Willow Glen. Many expressed anxiety as the results continuously refreshed on the screen."
Early returns show Measure A leading with just over 57% support and about 43% opposition, with 181,193 votes for and 136,513 votes against. The proposed sales tax requires a simple majority to pass. The five-eighth cent increase would generate approximately $330 million annually to help prevent county hospital closures, though some cuts would still be necessary. County hospitals are losing major federal Medicaid funding following unprecedented cuts in H.R. 1. Supporters and county leaders monitored returns at a Willow Glen restaurant, where sharply dressed officials and activists expressed anxiety as results refreshed.
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