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Subject: Please review Contra Costa Plan B before final Measure B decisions

Dear Supervisor [NAME],

I am a Contra Costa County resident writing about Measure B and Contra Costa Plan B.

Before this campaign moves further, I am asking you and your staff to review Contra Costa Plan B as a concrete alternative approach. It lays out a phased strategy that combines reserve bridge use, operational reforms, and targeted changes instead of relying only on a countywide sales tax.

I hope you will publicly include Contra Costa Plan B in the policy conversation, share a side-by-side comparison with Measure B before the June 2 vote, and explain which parts are feasible now with supporting numbers.

Residents deserve a transparent alternatives analysis before voting.

Thank you for your service.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR CITY/DISTRICT]

Subject: Fiscal responsibility request: close the full gap, not part of it

Dear Supervisor [NAME],

I am writing as a county resident concerned about fiscal responsibility and long-term budget stability.

The county's own numbers show roughly $331M in FY26-27 pressure, while Measure B is estimated at $150M per year. That leaves about a $181M first-year gap even if Measure B passes. A fiscally responsible plan should show exactly how the full gap is closed, year by year, with clear accountability.

I hope you will publish a multi-year gap-closure plan that accounts for the full projected shortfall, identify reserve policy guardrails and timelines for any temporary reserve bridge, and tie any new revenue to measurable reforms and public reporting milestones.

Please lead with complete, transparent budgeting so voters can evaluate the full financial picture.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR CITY/DISTRICT]

Subject: I support health services, but Measure B is not the right solution

Dear Supervisor [NAME],

I deeply care about protecting county health services, clinics, patients, and workers. I support strong action to prevent harm.

At the same time, I do not believe a countywide sales tax is the right primary solution. Sales taxes place a broad burden on working families and still leave a large funding gap based on current projections.

I hope you will prioritize a plan that protects health services through a temporary reserve bridge with clear limits, operational and administrative reforms that reduce waste before cutting care, and transparent contingency planning so the public can see exactly how services are protected.

Please pursue a strategy that is both compassionate and economically fair.

Thank you for your work on behalf of county residents.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR CITY/DISTRICT]

Example public comment 1: Inform them about Contra Costa Plan B

Good morning. My name is [NAME], and I live in [CITY].

I am speaking today about Measure B and Contra Costa Plan B.

I want this Board to fully consider Contra Costa Plan B as part of the public discussion before the June 2 vote. Residents deserve to see a clear side-by-side comparison of Measure B and alternatives so we understand tradeoffs and outcomes.

Please make that comparison visible and easy to understand for the public. Thank you for your time.

Example public comment 2: Fiscal responsibility focus

Good morning. My name is [NAME], and I am a resident of [CITY].

I am here because I want a fiscally responsible plan that closes the full budget gap, not only part of it.

The county's own figures show about $331 million in FY26-27 pressure, while Measure B is estimated at $150 million a year. That leaves about a $181 million first-year gap. I ask this Board to clearly show how the full shortfall is addressed year by year, with transparent reporting and accountability.

Please give residents the complete financial picture before and after the vote. Thank you.

Example public comment 3: I care about health services, but not a sales tax

Good morning. My name is [NAME], and I live in [CITY].

I care deeply about county health services, clinics, patients, and workers. I want those services protected.

At the same time, I do not believe a countywide sales tax should be the main solution. A sales tax affects working families broadly and still leaves a significant projected gap.

I ask this Board to prioritize a balanced plan that protects health services through practical reforms, clear contingency planning, and a time-limited reserve bridge. Please lead with a solution that is both compassionate and economically fair. Thank you.