Contra Costa County tax measure goes to the voters

MARTINEZ — A sales and use tax measure is heading to the Contra Costa County ballot in June, despite criticism that an overstated annual budget deficit was used to justify the request.

Concerned for the future of the county’s health system due to federal spending cuts by Republicans in Congress, supervisors voted 4-1 on Tuesday to ask voters to approve a five-year 0.625% general retail sales and use tax measure during the June 2 primary election.

If approved by a simple majority of voters...