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2 issues with critical priority
CriticalPublic Safety
Firefighters' Labor Agreement
Nearly half of fire personnel are at or near their vacation cap because staffing shortages force them to keep working. The Board suspended the caps temporarily and will review in three months.
3 mentionsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
CriticalTaxes Budget
FY 2026-27 County Budget Adoption
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.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026