Overview

• Terra Lawson-Remer delivered her first State of the County address on April 16, 2025, framing it as a response to federal program reductions impacting local services.
• Key proposals include a ballot tax measure and a property transfer fee for high-value properties, which could generate up to $1 billion annually to offset federal cuts.
• Plans were outlined to create a county-run managed care health insurance plan to prioritize patient care over corporate profits.
• She highlighted the Immigrant Legal Defense Program, which has assisted over 2,500 residents since 2021, as a model of the county's commitment to social equity.
• With the Board of Supervisors evenly split 2-2 along partisan lines, advancing these initiatives will require securing a third vote to proceed.