Appeals court upholds Santa Clara's emergency declaration for Measure A sales tax
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On September 23, 2026, a California appeals court upheld the emergency Santa Clara County declared to put Measure A on the November 2025 ballot. The county cited H.R. 1 cuts to its four hospitals and 15 health centers.
The ballot said the five-year sales tax would provide $330 million a year. Another taxpayer lawsuit is still pending.
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California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Holtz v. Moreles, No. H053842 (filed September 23, 2026, certified for publication)Sources for your board packet
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FQHC Talent. (2026, September 23). Appeals court upholds Santa Clara's emergency declaration for Measure A sales tax. Source: California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Holtz v. Moreles, No. H053842 (filed September 23, 2026, certified for publication). Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/santa-clara-measure-a-appeals-court-upholds-emergency-declaration-september-2026