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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.

Public comments (3)

MixedTamarJun 11, 2026

Argued the sheriff gets too large a share of the general fund and urged shifting funds to the Public Defender's holistic defense.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 2:18:50 →
ConcernedBernie GomezJun 11, 2026

Questioned whether the sheriff's 19 vacancies could yield savings, and clarified that Milpa — not probation — had reached out to nonprofits.

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

Commended sheriff programs but asked the Board to reevaluate the 13% increase and reinvest in prevention, citing the 4-to-1 savings on mental health treatment.

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 · 2:22:44 →