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Argument in favor of Measure AA Healthcare Safety Net Reauthorization Measure AA does not increase tax rates. Measure AA merely reauthorizes and extends Alameda County's existing '/20 sales tax. Measure AA funds critical health services to Alameda County residents. Without Measure AA, county clinics serving over 100,000 low-income children and families will be at risk of closure, trauma and emergency services throughout the county will be reduced, psychiatric and mental health services will be cut. Measure AA not only provides safety net medical care for residents of the county, including trauma and emergency medical services, it also provides primary and mental health services to families and seniors. Passage of Measure AA will ensure that all Alameda County residents have access to quality healthcare. Specifically, Measure A will help maintain or keep open: • Trauma and emergency services throughout Alameda County • Pediatric emergency services at Children's Hospital • Essential primary care; preventative care and mental health services • Basic primary care for underprivileged and uninsured children and families • Retain qualified and experienced nurses and healthcare professionals • Pre-natal and family planning services to low-income women • Local hospitals and clinics Measure AA will keep local hospitals open and will provide accessible and affordable primary and preventative care to treat patients before their illnesses become more serious and the cost of treament more expensive. Measure.AA is a frugal and carefully crafted plan to address the most essential healthcare needs of Alameda County residents. Measure AA has been called the most important local healthcare measure in the state. Measure AA is supported by every medical association and hospital in the county as well as doctors,nurses, the Alameda County Taxpayers Association, all five Alameda County Supervisors, business leaders; seniors and other residents of Alameda County. Please vote yes on Measure AA.