If you’re a registered voter in West Contra Costa County, look for a ballot in your mailbox over the next couple weeks.
Ballots go out in just a few days and ask all registered voters to approve a parcel tax that could help keep Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo open.
This property tax is larger than those requested in prior years — and it probably won’t be the last tax requested to save the financially struggling hospital.
The measure, which would charge 14 cents per square foot of developed property, has no sunset. It would stay in effect as long as the hospital is open.
To pass, the measure requires a two-thirds majority of returned ballots. The ballots must be returned by May 6 to count.
Related articles:
- Board prepares to close Doctors Medical Center if new funds don’t emerge (Contra Costa Times)
- Be on the lookout: Hospital tax ballot heading to voters (CAA News)