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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveLeslie PotenzoJun 24, 2026

A Showing Up for Racial Justice member supported the revised Public Defender budget, saying public health is public safety and praising the holistic defense model.

Board of Supervisors - Last Day Budget Meeting - Jun 24, 2026 · 29:36 →
SupportiveKimberly SmithJun 24, 2026

A retired educator thanked the board for funding the Public Defender's holistic defense program including social workers.

Board of Supervisors - Last Day Budget Meeting - Jun 24, 2026 · 23:15 →
SupportiveChristopher DavisJun 24, 2026

A case manager for Page & Dudley thanked the board for preserving services and urged the same commitment for food security, healthcare access, arts and culture.

Board of Supervisors - Last Day Budget Meeting - Jun 24, 2026 · 1:25:48 →
SupportiveEmily FontanaJun 24, 2026

A SEIU 521 organizer thanked the board for the collaboration that preserved Public Defender jobs.

Board of Supervisors - Last Day Budget Meeting - Jun 24, 2026 · 1:27:50 →
MixedYusenia Lopez DreamJun 24, 2026

A Public Defender social worker supported the budget but noted public sector workers absorbed the impact while Page & Dudley remains fully funded.

Board of Supervisors - Last Day Budget Meeting - Jun 24, 2026 · 1:28:55 →