FY 2026-27 County Budget Adoption
Summary
The county faces a $5.37 million shortfall next year, which staff call structural — revenue isn't keeping up with costs, especially public safety. Eight positions would be eliminated and services like the Second Street campground and Live Oak public safety contracts may be cut. The recommended budget comes June 9.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $5.37 million gap with possible service cuts, staffing freezes, and use of reserves off the table.
Anyone relying on county services benefits from the board keeping reserves intact and services funded where possible.
Residents of Live Oak and users of scaled-back services face delays or eliminations; the workforce loses eight positions.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Session — June 23, 2026
The county adopted a $551.6 million budget after hearing concerns about shrinking state and federal support. Supervisors want a public workshop on raising revenue through economic development rather than cutting services.
Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearing — June 16, 2026
Public safety spending has grown 72.6% over 14 years while other departments grew less than 1% annually, and the Prop 172 sales tax now covers only 27% of those costs. Roughly 44% of general fund dollars go to public safety — about 52% counting trial courts. That means less money for everything else, including your library and parks.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Session — June 9, 2026
The county closed a $5.3 million gap largely by budgeting $15 million in vacancy savings — effectively 105 unfilled jobs countywide. Staff warned that means longer wait times, deferred maintenance, and less flexibility if the economy turns. Public hearings June 16; adoption targeted June 23.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Session — May 12, 2026
The county faces a $5.37 million shortfall next year, which staff call structural — revenue isn't keeping up with costs, especially public safety. Eight positions would be eliminated and services like the Second Street campground and Live Oak public safety contracts may be cut. The recommended budget comes June 9.
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