FY 2026-27 County budget adoption
Summary
The Board adopted the county's annual budget, setting funding for every department and special district, plus the position allocation list. Supervisor Ortiz-Legg noted she'll keep pushing for more deputy DA positions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets the county's spending and staffing for the coming fiscal year.
All county residents who rely on county services.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Sep 29, 2026
The county adopted its final budget and steered a surprise $9 million into El Niño storm response ($3.7M) and internal loans ($4.7M). Supervisors warned the 2023 storms cost $70 million with only ~70% FEMA reimbursement, and slowing property tax growth (about 4%) means tougher budgets ahead.
Board of Supervisors - Jun 16, 2026
The Board adopted the county's annual budget, setting funding for every department and special district, plus the position allocation list. Supervisor Ortiz-Legg noted she'll keep pushing for more deputy DA positions.
Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearing - Jun 8, 2026
The county's $1.2 billion budget holds general fund spending to a 2% increase while facing uncertain state and federal funding. Departments were given baseline budgets and told to live within their means. Final adoption comes June 16.
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