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Item No. 11
Accept Legislative
Review Subcommittee
recommendation for SB
63, SB 707 and Measure A
Supplemental Report
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL 1
Meeting: September 16, 2025
Agenda Item #11
Subject
Accept Ad-Hoc Legislative Review Committee (LRC) City Council Subcommittee
recommendation regarding Senate Bill 63, Senate Bill 707, and Measure A
Recommended Action
Accept the Ad-Hoc LRC City Council Subcommittee recommendation to request a veto
for Senate Bill 63 and Senate Bill 707, oppose Measure A, and authorize the Mayor to
send position letters to the State and County
Background:
This supplemental report includes a corrected version of the draft opposition letter for
Measure A, the County Sales Tax Measure set for the November 2025 ballot. The letter
with the corrected title is included as Attachment E.
Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A.Subcommittee Report
B.SB 63 Draft Request for Veto Letter
C.SB 707 Draft Request for Veto Letter
D.Measure A Draft Opposition Letter
Attachments Provided with Supplemental 1:
E.Measure A Draft Opposition Letter – Corrected
September 16, 2025
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
70 West Hedding Street
East Wing, 10th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
RE: Measure A – Sales Tax Measure (November 2025 Ballot)
Notice of OPPOSITION
Dear County Board of Supervisors:
On behalf of the City of Cupertino, I am writing to express our opposition to Measure A, the
proposed 0.625 percent countywide sales tax increase appearing on the November 2025 ballot.
While we recognize the fiscal challenges facing the County and the importance of sustaining
healthcare services, we believe Measure A places an undue burden on residents and lacks the
accountability and transparency that voters deserve.
Sales taxes are among the most regressive forms of revenue, disproportionately affecting low-
income households, working families, and seniors on fixed incomes. At a time when many
residents are already struggling with high costs of living, an additional tax would deepen
financial strain. Moreover, because Measure A is structured as a general tax, the revenues are
not dedicated specifically to healthcare services. Without clear safeguards, funds could be
diverted to other purposes, undermining public trust and failing to ensure that the measure
addresses the very healthcare challenges it is intended to resolve.
The timing of this proposal is also problematic. Placing such a significant revenue measure on a
special election ballot reduces public awareness and limits voter participation, which does not
reflect the level of engagement this issue deserves. Even if Measure A is approved, the projected
revenues will cover only a portion of the County’s long-term healthcare funding shortfall,
leaving critical gaps unaddressed and creating uncertainty for the future of our public hospital
system.
The City of Cupertino fully supports efforts to sustain and strengthen healthcare access for all
residents, but we believe Measure A is not the right approach. We urge the Board to pursue
alternatives that are more equitable, transparent, and sustainable, and to engage cities as true
partners in developing solutions. We stand ready to work collaboratively toward strategies that
protect public health without placing an excessive burden on our residents.
For these reasons, the City of Cupertino opposes Measure A.
Sincerely,
Liang Chao
Mayor
City of Cupertino
cc. Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, District 5
The Honorable Josh Becker
The Honorable Patrick Ahrens