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- Public comments
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 5
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Public comments (5)
A county behavioral health social worker said her premium rose 30% for single coverage and warned rising costs deter recruits in an understaffed department.
Board of Supervisors — October 27, 2026 · 2:09:21 →A 27-year Natividad nursing assistant asked the county and CalPERS to work together to make health coverage affordable for county workers.
Board of Supervisors — October 27, 2026 · 2:10:54 →A 21-year health department employee said rising premiums are forcing hard budget choices and urged the Board to bring back affordable plans.
Board of Supervisors — October 27, 2026 · 2:12:12 →SEIU Local 521's chief elected officer called Monterey County an affordability outlier and offered the union as a partner in building a lower-cost local solution.
Board of Supervisors — October 27, 2026 · 2:13:39 →A 22-year behavioral health employee asked why the Board would not work with CalPERS to lower rates, noting understaffing and struggles of working families.
Board of Supervisors — October 27, 2026 · 2:15:29 →