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CriticalPublic Safety

Guerneville interim homeless shelter

The count stayed flat at 1,952 — great by California standards — but the population is older, sicker, and includes twice as many kids. COVID-era and Measure O money is spent, and federal HUD changes threaten ~100 permanent supportive housing units.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

FY 2026-27 County Budget Adoption

If the budget requires it, departments would be authorized to conduct layoffs under Civil Service Rule 11, while human resources works to avoid cutting jobs where possible.

5 mentionsLast discussed Aug 4, 2026