Santa Clara County leaders recommend reducing 464 jobs in social safety net programs to manage a $787 million deficit in a nearly $15 billion budget. The budget reflects a 7.5% increase from last year, driven by rising expenses and slow property tax growth. Federal spending cuts under H.R. 1 contribute to significant losses. County Executive James Williams emphasizes the need for state support to maintain healthcare access. Despite a new sales tax generating $337 million, it is insufficient to resolve the fiscal crisis, leading to tensions with the county's prosecutor.
""We cannot do this work alone. We need the state to be a strong partner in this moment. That means preserving access to care, supporting public hospital systems and helping counties manage the cost of caring for those who will lose coverage as a result of the callous actions of this federal administration.""
""The measure won't be enough to get the county out of its fiscal hole - and has criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom for state budget proposals that leave counties to fend for themselves against H.R. 1.""
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