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Steve Madrone

District 5 Supervisor2023-01-02 - 2027-01-04

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Jan 4, 2027.

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)

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

County Litigation Initiation

Litigation costs aren't disclosed and will hit the county's legal budget once the case is filed.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Cost scrutiny of county contracts

Commenter urged reserving roughly $3.2 million in one-time spending.

critical↓May 2026[6]

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.

high↓May 2026[4]

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.

high↓May 2026[2]

Older Adults Services Under Funding Pressure

Nearly $1 million less in funding compared with two years ago, with more federal and state cuts pending.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

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.

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Tort Reform Coalition Membership

Could reduce taxpayer exposure to large damage awards; membership costs not stated.

medium↓May 2026[1]

Anticipated litigation — Allpoints Advertising, Inc.

Unknown — potential litigation defense or settlement costs could hit the county budget.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Madrone was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.

Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)

No votes found matching Taxes Budget.