The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a budget of more than $8.5 billion for the 2024-25 fiscal year -- adding $46.9 million to…
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a budget of more than $8.5 billion for the 2024-25 fiscal year -- adding $46.9 million to the spending plan that was originally recommended in May, with most of the late increase ticketed for public safety and homelessness needs.In May, the county released an $8.48 billion recommended budget for the next fiscal year, an increase of $317.7 million, or 3.9%, over the 2023-24 adopted budget.
$812.2 million to provide access to food, health care and general relief, including money for child and family well-being; $230 million for justice-reform efforts, including for Alternatives to Incarceration and related programs; and "We have centered equity in this budget to provide projects, programs and services for everyone, including recovery from the stormwater emergency, addressing homelessness, building community infrastructure, promoting environmental equity and expanding behavioral health services programs," Vargas added."This is a reflection of our values as a county in serving the community and working families across the region.
Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe said she was grateful for the budget, and noted how it included funding for projects and facilities in her district, including the Casa de Oro Library.
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