Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The Board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation for the Registrar of Voters.
• The item may be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

It supports election administration, voter registration, and related services for the county.

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What's happening

• The Board will review the County Executive’s revised FY 2026‑2027 budget for special programs and reserves.
• The item may be referred for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding for community services and reserve funds will be set for the next fiscal year.

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What's happening

• The Board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation for the Procurement Department.
• The item may be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

It determines the department’s ability to purchase goods and services needed for county operations.

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What's happening

• The board is asked to consider the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 recommended budget for the Facilities and Fleet Department, including its Capital Budget.
• The item may be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Funding determines maintenance, construction, and fleet services that support county operations and public facilities.

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What's happening

• The board will review revised budget recommendations that do not change the overall General Fund balance.
• The recommendations propose adjustments to revenues and appropriations across many departments.
• The board may refer the item for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

These changes affect funding for services like public safety, health, libraries and parks, but the net impact on taxpayers is zero.

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What's happening

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

Why it matters

Funding supports the administrative services that keep the Board’s meetings and records running smoothly.

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What's happening

• The Board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation for the Office of the Assessor.
• The item may be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

It sets the funding level for property assessments, which impacts property owners and county tax revenue.

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What's happening

• The Board will review the County Executive’s revised FY 2026‑2027 budget for the Board of Supervisors and its five districts.
• The item may be referred for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The budget determines funding for each supervisory district’s operations and services.

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What's happening

• The Board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation for the Technology Services and Solutions Department.
• The item may be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

It funds IT infrastructure and services that keep county operations and public services running smoothly.

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What's happening

• The Board will adopt a resolution approving the recommended FY 2026-2027 budget for Santa Clara County and its special districts.
• The budget outlines a nearly $14.7 billion spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

It determines how county services are funded, affecting all residents and local agencies.

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What's happening

• The Board will receive a report from an external consulting firm reviewing the County Executive’s proposed budget. No vote is expected on this item.

Why it matters

The review provides independent analysis that can influence future budget adjustments and ensure fiscal responsibility.

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What's happening

• The Board will vote to adopt the County Executive’s recommended budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The budget covers all county departments, special districts and related agencies. This is the main budget approval step before final sign‑off on June 18.

Why it matters

Adopting the budget determines how much money each department receives, affecting services like public safety, health, libraries and transportation for residents.

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What's happening

• Supervisors will consider several changes to the Special Programs and Reserves fund, including cutting $450,000 from a transportation benefit program, keeping $1 million in a Latino Health Assessment reserve, and allocating $1 million for a new Youth Center reserve. The items will be referred for final approval on June 18.

Why it matters

These changes shift money between programs, affecting services for commuters, Latino health clinics, and youth activities in the county.

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What's happening

• The committee will receive the independent auditor’s third‑quarter report for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and forward it to the Board of Supervisors and county cities.

Why it matters

The report provides oversight of how Measure A funds are being used and ensures accountability.

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