""It's illegal for a local government to take sides in an election and by spending public tax dollars to support Measure A, the county took sides," Jason Bezis, an attorney for both anti-tax groups, stated."
""The county believes in transparency. The public has a right to know about the severe budgetary impacts associated with President Trump's H.R. 1, which created a nearly $1 billion deficit and threatens the county's health system and ability to provide safety net services," County Counsel Tony LoPresti explained."
The Fair Political Practices Commission is investigating Santa Clara County leaders over allegations of using public funds for campaign mailers supporting Measure A, a voter-approved sales tax increase. Anti-tax groups claim these mailers were political propaganda that violated election laws. The mailers warned of severe consequences for public hospitals due to federal budget cuts. County officials argue the mailers were informational and necessary to inform residents about the budget crisis affecting healthcare services. They emphasize the importance of transparency regarding the impacts of federal funding cuts.
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