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FY 2026-2027 County Operating Budget & Staff Reductions
Santa Barbara County
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Public comments (5)
ConcernedGregory Lawrence RykerJun 16, 2026
Expressed concern that removing all vehicles from a parking lot participating in the Safe Parking Program is an overreaction to a single person's actions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — June 16, 2026 · 3:00 →ConcernedCesar PeraltaJun 16, 2026
Requested that the county budget include employee names and job titles and raised concerns regarding public records and past legal claims.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — June 16, 2026 · 7:02 →MixedLaura RobinsonJun 16, 2026
Appreciated partial restorations but urged the board to pause adoption to review new state budget funding that could save jobs.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — June 16, 2026 · 1:28:45 →SupportiveLynn GibbsJun 16, 2026
Thanked the board for preserving the Behavioral Sciences Unit manager position and co-response teams.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — June 16, 2026 · 1:57:34 →SupportiveCheryl SmithJun 16, 2026
Expressed gratitude for continuing funding for the Sheriff's Behavioral Services Unit and mental health co-response.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — June 16, 2026 · 1:59:11 →