At the August 11, 2026 County Board meeting, 194 consent agenda items were approved—yet Diane failed to mention any of them. That matters because among those items were significant decisions involving taxpayer dollars. Two deserve particular attention. $1 Million in Measure X Funds C.29 approved a $1 million, interest-free Measure X loan to HEBSV Esperanza Place, LLC. Interest would only accrue if there is a default, and the agenda does not specify what the default interest r

On June 2, Contra Costa County voters rejected Measure B, a proposed 0.625% sales tax. Just over a month later, on July 7, the Board of Supervisors approved compensation increases for County employees. That timing deserves scrutiny. What the Board approved The July 7 material in my records shows the Board approving labor agreements that included salary increases and one-time lump-sum payments. The post I originally wrote described a 3% increase and payments of $500 for part-t