Transition from leased to county-owned facilities
Summary
The county pays roughly $250,000-$270,000 a year in rent and budgeted $1.5 million to move departments into county buildings, including the historic courthouse with a leaking roof. Supervisors pushed for faster action after a similar plan failed by one vote years ago.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.5 million budgeted this year against roughly $270,000 in annual lease costs.
Taxpayers who will save lease costs once departments move into county-owned buildings.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Oct 20, 2026
Staff reported progress converting the Washington Street courthouse and Yane-y Historic Courthouse, targeting department moves by end of fiscal year.
Board of Supervisors - Sep 15, 2026
The county pays roughly $250,000-$270,000 a year in rent and budgeted $1.5 million to move departments into county buildings, including the historic courthouse with a leaking roof. Supervisors pushed for faster action after a similar plan failed by one vote years ago.
Board of Supervisors - Aug 11, 2026
Supervisors Campbell and Holland pushed hard to stop paying ~$500,000/year in rent while the county owns vacant buildings — the historic courthouse, Washington Street courthouse, and more. The CAO will bring back a timeline; Holland wants everyone out by July 1, 2027.
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