FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget introduced
Summary
The county's proposed $1.2 billion budget (with an $830 million general fund) is out for public review, with hearings June 8-10. Property tax revenue grows 3.8%, but the county warns next year will be tighter due to federal and state uncertainty.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $1.2 billion all-funds and $830 million general fund plan with $10.7 million in new discretionary revenue.
Residents countywide through maintained services, plus Nipomo gets added fire staffing and criminal justice and AI positions are funded.
Departments that didn't win add-backs and residents counting on roads priority — one speaker said road funding isn't prioritized enough ahead of a transportation sales tax measure.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Supervisors - Nov 3, 2026
An ordinance introducing next year's county fee schedules was on the agenda — these set what residents and businesses pay for county services and permits. A hearing was set for November 17.
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 full recommended and supplemental budget was laid out department by department, with final adoption now set for June 16, 2026 after changes made during the hearing.
Board of Supervisors - May 19, 2026
The county's proposed $1.2 billion budget (with an $830 million general fund) is out for public review, with hearings June 8-10. Property tax revenue grows 3.8%, but the county warns next year will be tighter due to federal and state uncertainty.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for San Luis Obispo County
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.