Board of Supervisors

What's happening

• Board will review the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Office of the Medical Examiner.
• The item may be referred for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding determines the Medical Examiner’s ability to conduct death investigations, affecting public health and safety.

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• The County Executive submitted a revised recommended budget for the Department of Child Support Services.
• The board may refer the item for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Sets funding levels for child support services that affect families and children in the county.

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• The County Executive submitted the recommended budget for In-Home Supportive Services.
• The board may refer the item for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Determines resources for in‑home supportive services that help seniors and people with disabilities.

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• The board is asked to consider allocating a one-time $775,000 to the Social Services Agency for Department of Family and Children’s Services contracts.
• The board is also asked to consider adding several staff positions and $750,000 for services and $573,865 for a new director position.

Why it matters

This funding would support child welfare services and create new oversight capacity, affecting children and families relying on social services.

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• The proposal adds one unclassified Office Specialist III position to the Sheriff’s Custody Bureau, expiring June 30, 2027.
• The one‑time cost is $144,739 from the General Fund.
• The board may refer the item for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Supports timely processing of inmate concerns and improves bureau compliance.

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• Board to consider revised staffing and funding changes for the Office of the District Attorney, including rescinding deletions, adding positions, and transferring funds, with a possible referral for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

These changes affect the district attorney’s capacity to prosecute and serve the community, impacting public safety and legal services.

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• The board will consider revised FY 2026-27 budget recommendations for the Justice Services and Support Department, including a one‑time $466,848 for rape‑crisis services and $990,000 for gender‑based violence contracts.
• The proposal rescinds a transfer of three positions from the District Attorney’s office to JSSD.
• The recommendation suggests referring the item for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The funding expands critical services for survivors of sexual assault and gender‑based violence, while staffing changes affect how those services are delivered.

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• The Board will review the County Executive’s recommended budget for criminal justice systemwide costs for FY 2026‑2027.
• The recommendation includes a possible referral for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding decisions affect police, courts, and related services that keep the community safe.

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• Board will review the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations for the Probation Department.
• The recommendations include staffing changes, removal of a $273,023 intra‑county reimbursement, and a one‑time $525,000 contract for the Corridor Program.

Why it matters

These changes affect probation services, staffing costs, and a significant one‑time contract, impacting public safety and the county’s General Fund.

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• The board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Office of the Sheriff Custody Bureau.
• The report suggests the item may be referred for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding determines how the custody bureau can operate, affecting jail services and public safety.

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• The board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Department of Planning and Development.
• The report suggests referring the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The budget affects planning services, permits, and development projects across the county.

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• The proposal adds one Management Analyst position to support the Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) program in the Sheriff’s Office.
• The position would cost $205,967 annually, offset partially by CCW fee revenue.
• The board may refer the item for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Ensures the CCW program can process applications and maintain public safety compliance.

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• The board will review the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-27 recommended budget for the Office of the Public Defender.
• The recommendation suggests referring the budget for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Adequate funding ensures legal representation for low‑income defendants and supports public safety.

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• The board will consider the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-27 recommended budget for the Justice Services and Support Department.
• The recommendation suggests referring the budget for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The budget provides ongoing resources for pre‑trial and support services that impact public safety and court efficiency.

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• The Board will consider the County Executive’s revised budget recommendation for the Office of the Sheriff for FY 2026‑2027.
• The recommendation may be referred for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Budget changes affect sheriff operations, staffing, and public safety services.

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• The board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Office of Supportive Housing.
• The report suggests referring the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding determines how many supportive housing units and services the county can provide to low‑income residents.

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• The board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency, including the Mosquito and Vector Control District.
• The report suggests referring the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding supports consumer protection programs and mosquito control to protect public health.

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• The board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Roads and Airports Department, including County Sanitation District No. 2-3.
• The report suggests referring the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The budget determines maintenance and improvements of roads, bridges, and airport facilities.

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• Board to consider the County Executive’s revised budget recommendation for the Social Services Agency, with a possible referral for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The budget determines funding levels for services that support vulnerable children and families.

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• The board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Probation Department.
• The report suggests the item may be referred for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding impacts probation services that supervise offenders and protect community safety.

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• The board will review the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-27 recommended budget for the Office of the District Attorney.
• The recommendation suggests referring the budget for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding determines resources for prosecutions, affecting public safety and the justice system.

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• The board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• The report suggests referring the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding supports parks, recreation programs, and community facilities for residents.

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• The board will review the County Executive’s FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation for the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
• The recommendation suggests referring the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding decisions affect fire protection services that serve the county’s residents and businesses.

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• The board will review the County Executive’s revised FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation for the Los Altos Hills County Fire District.
• The recommendation suggests referring the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The fire district’s budget determines funding for fire protection services that keep local residents safe.

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