Structural budget deficit in FY 2026-27
Summary
The county adopted its final budget for the year, but the CAO told supervisors next year could start $3.5 million in the red thanks to rising PERS, health care, and insurance costs, plus slowing property and sales tax growth. Expect more cuts and hard conversations ahead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The budget totals about $148.9 million, with a projected $3.5 million deficit looming for next year.
Residents get a balanced budget and continued services, for now.
Without fixes, rising costs could mean layoffs and reduced services down the road.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — September 8, 2026
The county adopted its final budget for the year, but the CAO told supervisors next year could start $3.5 million in the red thanks to rising PERS, health care, and insurance costs, plus slowing property and sales tax growth. Expect more cuts and hard conversations ahead.
Board of Supervisors — June 9, 2026
The county adopted its budget while carrying a structural deficit — the carryover dropped from over $6 million to $4.7 million, and PERS and liability insurance costs keep climbing. The board will have to decide next year whether to make deep cuts all at once or keep trimming gradually.
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