Sonoma County officials are campaigning to extend Measure O, a quarter-cent sales tax that funds critical mental health and homeless services, with a ballot measure planned for November 2028. - The tax has generated nearly $165 million since 2024-25, funding services like the Crisis Stabilization Unit and mobile crisis teams.
- A pilot program embeds outreach worker Julian Sanchez at the Sebastopol Police Department, linking homeless individuals to housing and healthcare. - Officials warn that without an extension, the loss of funds could destabilize the county's behavioral health safety net.
- The Measure O Roadshow aims to build voter support for the extension, highlighting successes like serving thousands of residents.