HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02271990 - S.1 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Opposing )
Governor Deukmejian's ) RESOLUTION NO. 90/ 129
1990-91 Budget Cuts to )
Health Programs in )
California )
WHEREAS, there are currently 5.2 million people in California who
are without adequate medical coverage; and
WHEREAS, public and private health care providers are currently
stretched beyond their means; and
WHEREAS, Governor Deukmejian's 1990-91 budget cuts approximately
and0 million statewide for local public health services for the poor;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget cuts in the state Medi-Cal program
will result in decreased federal funding which is dependent upon state
matching funds; and
WHEREAS, Deukmejian's budget proposes to reduce services for poor
people receiving medical care in their homes; and
WHEREAS, Governor Deukmejian is proposing to change the eligibility
guidelines for certain benefits currently covered by Medi-Cal ; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Advisory Committee on the Medically Uninsured
and Underinsured is working to oppose Governor Deukmejian's budget cuts
to health care;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County goes on record against the proposed budget cuts to
health care programs for the poor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County supports the efforts of the Regional Advisory Committee on
the Medically Uninsured and Underinsured to prevent the Legislature from
agreeing to the proposed cuts.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board members present on February
27, 1990:;e--'. -1.1
I hereby certify that this is a
true and correct copy of an
action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on February 2 7,
1990.
ATTESTED: February 27., 1990
Phil Batchelor, Clerk
of the Board of
Supervisors and County
INTRODUCED BY Adm i istrator.
Supervisor Tom Powers
District I BY: v
eputy