Contra Costa Taxpayers Association
We led the successful fight against Measures B and G
Saving Contra Costa Taxpayers $2.63 Billion
No Need to Thank Us, But Please Join!
Fighting for Good Government at Affordable Cost in Contra Costa!
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Upcoming Events
CoCoTax Lunch, September 25: Proposition 43 with Scott Kaufman, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 11:45 AM
Where: Denny’s Concord
Proposition 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for local special taxes. Scott will discuss what the measure would mean for taxpayers in Contra Costa and statewide.
CoCoTax Lunch, October 23: November Tax Ballot Measures with Rob Gutierrez, CalTax
When: Friday, October 23, 2026 11:45 AM
Where: Denny’s Concord
With a crowded November ballot, Rob will review the state and local tax measures facing California voters and what they would cost.
About
Founded in 1937, CoCoTax leads the way in providing fiscal oversight of local government. We actively resist unwarranted taxes and fees, discriminatory regulations, ill-advised public expenditures and government secrecy, inefficiency and waste.
Promote good goverment
at affordable cost
Our Mission Statement
Read our posts, and watch our upcoming videos for information on current issues and proposals that affect your wallet and your life-style. Leave a comment, and join our non-partisan efforts to protect taxpayers from unnecessary taxation.
Pension Crisis
Under the law, government employees are entitled to a reasonable pension. CalPERS (California Public Employee Retirement System) is the largest public pension fund in the United States. Over the years the management of CalPERS has changed investment strategies and philosophies. In 2000, Gov. Gray Davis signed legislation allowing very big increases in some pension benefits. Commonly referenced as “3% at 50”, it allowed most public safety employees to retire at age 50 and based on their highest-level pf pay. Some of that increase was even retroactive for work already performed. Proponents said it would be funded by their investments, as evidenced by large gains in the past couple of years. Since CalPERS sets the trends that others follow, the policy was expanded to other classifications and adopted by more public agencies. Because of those big investment gains, they said there was no need for additional funding.
Please help your local taxpayers advocacy group. We thank you for your support. With your financial backing, we will continue to be the voice of the taxpayer in Contra Costa.
Data, News and Elections
Check out our latest newsletter to learn how much Contra Costa County governments are spending and view CoCoTax ballot recommendations:
Issue Updates & Perspectives
ACALANES SCHOOL DISTRICT PARCEL TAX ELECTION: Understanding it Fully
One thing that has always been a focus of this community; we want excellent schools for our children to give them the best opportunities to succeed. This means making sure adequate funding is available to ensure this. But this time, we need to take a closer look at...
In West County, the Hospital is Long Gone, But the Hospital Tax Lives On
In 2004, Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo faced a financial crisis. The government entity responsible for the hospital, the West Contra Costa Healthcare District (WCCHD), asked voters to agree to pay extra property taxes to keep it open. In a special election held...
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