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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alameda County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Measure W Essential County Services Funding & Excess Tax Allocations
The county approved nearly $53 million in Measure W Home Together funds to support 10 affordable housing projects, creating hundreds of permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness.
Indigent Care Health Realignment Funding Transfer
The board authorized transferring $49.5 million in state health realignment funds to Alameda Health System to support healthcare delivery for indigent residents.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County Budget
Alameda County is facing a $91.4 million preliminary funding gap for the upcoming fiscal year due to rising labor, internal service, and workers' compensation costs combined with flat revenues. County administrators emphasized that aggressive pension prepayments saved the county from an even worse $185 million deficit. Staff will work with department heads to find spending cuts and revenue enhancements before presenting a balanced budget in late May.