Budget & Taxes

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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Commission will receive a report on the event description, venue, speakers, and sponsors.
• Commission will vote to approve funding not to exceed $15,000 for event expenses and vendors.

Why it matters

Funding supports a community event that celebrates gender equality and raises awareness.

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• Commission will discuss a budget request of up to $500 for name badges.
• Commission will vote to approve the budget.

Why it matters

Name badges help identify commissioners during meetings, improving transparency.

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• The board held a public hearing to consider raising fees for Animal Services boarding services provided by the Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency.
• The hearing was continued to August 25, 2026 for further consideration.

Why it matters

Higher fees could affect pet owners who need boarding, influencing animal welfare and household costs.

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• The board will approve a $250,000 appropriation modification within the Facilities and Fleet Department budget for the O'Connor Hospital Building Systems Backlog Project.

Why it matters

The funds will support essential building system upgrades at O'Connor Hospital, improving health services.

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• The board adopted Executive Leadership Master Salary Ordinance No. NS-20.26, setting compensation for county leadership positions not covered by employee unions.

Why it matters

It establishes salary guidelines for top county officials, impacting county payroll costs.

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• The board will vote to increase both revenue and expenditure appropriations by $3,101,684 in the Central Fire Protection District budget.
• The change is tied to year‑end clean‑up actions.

Why it matters

It provides additional funding for fire protection services and ensures resources are available for year‑end clean‑up, affecting public safety.

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• The board adopted Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.63, removing two Mental Health Peer Support Worker positions.
• The ordinance adds two Mental Health Community Worker positions in the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Why it matters

It changes the composition of the mental‑health workforce, influencing service delivery.

Who is affected

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• The board adopted Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.64, adding two unclassified Senior Management Analyst positions in Behavioral Health Services.
• These positions are set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on December 5, 2027.

Why it matters

It creates temporary senior analyst roles that will support management functions in the department.

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