FY 2026-27 Final Budget and Storm Preparedness
Summary
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.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
General fund set at $843.9 million; $9 million in extra fund balance allocated, mostly to storm readiness and internal financing.
Residents get a funded storm-response capacity and healthy reserves; departments get loan capacity for projects.
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