The county was facing a $250 million deficit.
In a year with bleak financial projections, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week gave their stamp of approval on the $12.5 billion budget, closing the previously projected $250 million deficit.. The cost of salaries and benefits were expected to rise by $488 million from last year to the 2024-25 budget. But county officials were able to close the $250 million gap
“We are facing trickle-down impacts from the state and federal levels, along with a private sector actor that is pushing its social responsibilities to the local government,” County Executive James Williams said in a news release. “But, unlike a for-profit business, we must find a way to operate that maintains our commitment and support for the residents who need us most.”
The budget also expands access to mental health services, adds new funding for agricultural worker housing and increases investments in sustainability projects and programs, among other priorities.Board Presidents Susan Ellenberg said in a statement while she’s “relieved” that the county was able to balance its budget and maintain “service levels for the most vulnerable residents, secure our core budget priorities and protect the jobs of county employees, I don’t believe we are out of the woods.
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