Summary
The proposed budget is balanced only with $2.59 million in one-time funds, and supervisors acknowledged it doesn't include likely union settlement costs, HR 1 federal cuts, or financial system fix costs. Final adoption is set for June 23.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2.59 million of one-time money is covering this year's gap, and unknowns could add millions more.
County service users get a funded year of services.
County employees could bear the gap if negotiations are funded late, and services face HR 1 cuts.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Supervisors — June 23, 2026
The county's final budget for the coming fiscal year was formally adopted by resolution on the consent calendar.
Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026
The proposed budget is balanced only with $2.59 million in one-time funds, and supervisors acknowledged it doesn't include likely union settlement costs, HR 1 federal cuts, or financial system fix costs. Final adoption is set for June 23.
Fort Bragg seeks community input for 2026–27 city budget
Fort Bragg seeks community input for 2026–27 city budget The Mendocino Voice
Board of Supervisors — January 13, 2026
The board got a full picture of county finances: cost plan, reserves, year-to-date spending, and the pension fund's actuarial valuation. These numbers will shape what services the county can afford in the coming budget cycle.
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