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Probation budget

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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.

Public comments (8)

SupportiveSam CunninghamJun 11, 2026

Barrios Unidos program director voiced strong support for Probation, praising its outreach and collaboration with community organizations.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 51:55 →
SupportiveJohnny RiceJun 11, 2026

County Office of Education alternative education director voiced support for Probation's youth services and partnerships.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 54:03 →
SupportiveKatie AnayaJun 11, 2026

Friends Outside program director urged continued funding for success centers and reentry services.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 56:11 →
SupportiveChris ClarkJun 11, 2026

The Sheriff spoke in support, thanking Assistant Chief Thompson for her years of service and collaboration.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 59:46 →
OpposedLeslie PotenzoJun 11, 2026

Questioned the $9.26 million juvenile hall budget for an average of ten youth, and asked the Board to find Public Defender funding from probation or sheriff budgets.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 1:00:42 →
SupportiveRobert RayJun 11, 2026

Community Bridges senior program manager voiced support for Probation partnerships including Aztecas and the Star reentry program.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 1:02:24 →
MixedBernie GomezJun 11, 2026

Milpa representative congratulated Thompson, questioned potential duplication between the Luna Evening Center and success centers, and called for an audit and right-sizing of justice departments.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 1:03:46 →
MixedLuisaJun 11, 2026

Encouraged Probation to accelerate its least-restrictive-supervision work with Harvard and echoed concerns about the juvenile hall staff-to-youth ratio.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 1:05:42 →