The public will have a chance to learn more about the County’s $8.48 billion recommended budget at two upcoming community sessions.
Attendees can find out how the budget process works, ask questions about the recommended budget and give their feedback.
County staff will be on hand to talk about funding priorities such as behavioral health, homelessness, housing and public safety. The budget will retain funding for core services like fire protection, libraries and parks.
The first session will be set up as an open house and take place Thursday May 23 at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. Drop in any time between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The second one will be virtual on Zoom and take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 and include a presentation and moderated comment period.
If you would like to attend, visit Engage San Diego County for address and virtual meeting information. You can also register to let us know you are coming or request language and accessibility services.
If you happen to miss the sessions, a recording will be made available in English and Spanish at Engage San Diego County after the virtual meeting has taken place.
You can also submit your comments at Engage San Diego County or by emailing engage@sd.county.gov now through 5 p.m. on June 13.
For more information on the budget, you can review an executive summary or the full recommended budget plan.
Budget hearings will take place before the Board of Supervisors at 9 a.m. on Tuesday June 4 and at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6.
The Board will hold deliberations and adopt the budget on June 25. The adopted budget takes effect July 1.
