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County Budget Cuts

Summary

Santa Clara County is staring down a huge $787 million budget hole, and they're looking to slash hundreds of jobs, especially in programs that help people. Even with a sales tax hike, county leaders say federal and state issues are forcing these painful cuts.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Get ready for potential service disruptions because the county's broke and cutting jobs.

✅Who benefits

Honestly, no one really benefits here, but maybe the county saves some cash in the short term.

⚠️Who could be affected

People relying on county safety net programs and the workers who will lose their jobs are definitely getting the short end of the stick.

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San Jose SpotlightMay 4, 2026

Santa Clara County budget makes steep cuts to safety net programs - San José Spotlight

Santa Clara County leaders are recommending a net reduction of 464 jobs across the region’s social safety net programs to shoulder a $787 million deficit in their nearly $15 billion budget. County Executive James Williams’ Friday recommendations mark a 7.5% spending increase to the county budget compared to last year, as expenses continue to outpace...

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