Steve Madrone
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 4:24:24
- Avg per meeting
- 9:07
- Segments
- 3052
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Top issues during term (9)(Taxes Budget)
Federal funding at stake: Secure Rural Schools, PILT, census changes
Roughly $3.4 million in annual federal payments plus a potential $2 billion state CalFresh cost shift with possible county exposure.
County Litigation Initiation
Litigation costs aren't disclosed and will hit the county's legal budget once the case is filed.
Cost scrutiny of county contracts
Commenter urged reserving roughly $3.2 million in one-time spending.
FY 2026-27 County Budget and $12 Million Structural Deficit
A projected $17.8 million general fund deficit means tighter budgets and fewer positions across county departments.
Federal HR 1 Impacts on County Health and Human Services
At least $430,851 in new county indigent care costs is expected starting in FY 2027-28, plus added eligibility workforce costs.
Older Adults Services Under Funding Pressure
Nearly $1 million less in funding compared with two years ago, with more federal and state cuts pending.
Measure Z Three-Year Spending Plan (FY 2027-28 through 2029-30)
About $13 million a year in sales tax is at stake; the compromise leaves $300,000 a year for competitive grants and keeps an $800,000 reserve untouched.
Tort Reform Coalition Membership
Could reduce taxpayer exposure to large damage awards; membership costs not stated.
Anticipated litigation — Allpoints Advertising, Inc.
Unknown — potential litigation defense or settlement costs could hit the county budget.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
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