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Housing Choice VoucherBoard of Supervisors5d agoJuly 7, 2026
Housing Authority Warns 6,497 Households Could Lose Rent Subsidies by December Without Federal Relief
A $13.3 million funding shortfall confirmed by HUD just 11 days ago means rent subsidies for nearly 6,500 households — about 15,000 people — could end in December if federal relief does not materialize.
Why it matters: HUD is requiring housing authorities to cut subsidies by $300–$400 per month or terminate assistance, and the agency's shortfall relief fund may be insufficient for the first time as half of all U.S. housing authorities now face shortfalls.
Contra Costa County
Shelter Plus CareBoard of Supervisors5d agoJuly 7, 2026
Housing Authority Converts 230 Emergency Voucher Holders to Permanent Housing to Dodge Federal Cuts
Staff reported that federal budget protections shield the Shelter Plus Care grant through March 2027, but CoC permanent supportive housing cuts now capped at 60% will force a reduction from 252 to 214 households next year.
Why it matters: The authority was one of the first in the nation to receive Shelter Plus Care funding in 1994; losing these programs would undo three decades of supportive housing for people with severe mental illness, chronic substance abuse, and AIDS.
Contra Costa County
Brown ActBoard of Supervisors19d agoJune 23, 2026
Board Adopts Zoom Outage Policy Before July 1 Brown Act Deadline
Board approves policy requiring a one-hour recess if remote access fails during meetings, with debate over whether meetings should ever continue without public remote access.
Why it matters: Policy creates framework for balancing public access with meeting continuity, but supervisors flagged unresolved questions about what happens when a board member's remote location goes down.
Contra Costa County
Head StartBoard of Supervisors19d agoJune 23, 2026
Head Start Hits Record Enrollment of 4,034 Children Despite Flat Federal Funding
Board approves Head Start admission priorities and enrollment plan as program reports record 4,034 children served and less than 1% federal COLA offset by state revenue.
Why it matters: Federal funding is effectively flat; state childcare dollars are bridging the gap so the county can avoid layoffs and maintain slots for its most vulnerable children.
Contra Costa County
Measure HBoard of Supervisors19d agoJune 23, 2026
EMS Assessment Locked at 1988 Rates With No Inflation Adjustment
Board adopts annual EMS assessment at unchanged rates of $3.94 and $10 per unit, with Supervisor Gioia noting a two-thirds ballot measure would be needed to add any inflator.
Why it matters: The assessment has never been adjusted since voters approved it in 1988; the real dollar value has significantly eroded, generating under $5M annually for EMS enhancements.
Contra Costa County
I-80Board of Supervisors19d agoJune 23, 2026
Board Authorizes Eminent Domain for Major Highway Interchange Upgrade in San Pablo
Board adopts Resolution of Necessity to condemn property needed for Phase 2 of the I-80/San Pablo Dam Road interchange improvement, fully funded by CCTA.
Why it matters: Major transportation infrastructure project at a critical I-80 interchange; San Pablo city manager praised county collaboration.
Contra Costa County
South Broadway AvenueBoard of Supervisors19d agoJune 23, 2026
Two Road Closures Extended 18 Months to Combat Illegal Dumping in Bay Point and Martinez
Board unanimously extends temporary closures of South Broadway Avenue and Carquinez Scenic Drive to prevent ongoing illegal dumping and criminal activity.
Why it matters: Closures supported by CHP and Sheriff have proven effective in reducing illegal activity in both areas.
Contra Costa County
Certified Election Observer ProgramBoard of Supervisors19d agoJune 23, 2026
Sixth cohort of certified election observers graduate as Clerk-Recorder reports 45% turnout and warns about pending Supreme Court ruling on vote-by-mail deadlines.
Why it matters: Watson v. RNC could force California to stop counting ballots received after Election Day, upending voting habits for 90% of Californians who vote by mail.
Contra Costa County
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