Bexar County approved its $2.8 billion 2025 budget, which adds 53 law enforcement officers and pay increases for staff and commissioners.
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It’s possible that other grants could be found to sustain those programs or room could be made in the county’s budget, he said. “Some of it is going to come down to policy decisions by the court: How many of those ARPA-funded programs continue in the future?” In total, the 2025 budget is about 5% smaller than last year’s $2.95 billion budget due to decreased spending onfor several years, and instead use money it’s already borrowed to finish up capital projects that are currently in the works.
“The sheriff made it real clear that the mental health needs of his officers the issues of vicarious trauma are significant,” Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai said after the budget vote. “It should never be ignored. … We want the message to our law enforcement and any county employee : if you need help, please seek help.”“Every budget is going to be a massive compromise,” Commissioner Grant Moody said.
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