COCOTAX INVITATION TO ATTEND A BOARD/MEMBERS LUNCH MEETING FRIDAY January 23, 2026 at 11:45am

The Contra Costa Taxpayers Association (CoCoTax) invites you to attend a LUNCHEON Board /Members Meeting at Denny’s Restaurant 1313 Willow Pass Road, Concord, on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:45 am. Please register in advance on the CoCoTax website where you can pay ONLINE, or bring cash or check on Friday and pay at the door-$25 for members, $30 for guests.

ABOUT OUR TOPIC

In 2024, governments across Contra Costa County took in $13 billion. Did residents get $13 billion in value for that money?

Marc and his team collected and analyzed financial reports from governments around California. The results of this analysis are here: https://californiapolicycenter.org/reports/california-public-sector-revenue-and-debt-study/

In this talk, Marc will discuss findings specific to Contra Costa and add more details. As governments ramp up for 2026 tax hikes and bonds, it is crucial to know whether they really need any more money.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Walnut Creek resident Marc Joffe is President of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association and a California Policy Center visiting fellow.

After a long career in the financial industry, including a senior director role at Moody’s Analytics, he transitioned to policy research at CPC and Reason Foundation. Joffe’s research focuses on government finance and state policy issues.

Marc earned an MBA from New York University and an MPA from San Francisco State University.