This document is a communication from the County Executive of Santa Clara County regarding the revised budget for the Office of the District Attorney for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It recommends that the Board of Supervisors consider this revised budget and suggests a possible action for final approval on June 18, 2026.
Key points
The document is addressed to the Board of Supervisors.
It is from James R. Williams, the County Executive.
The subject is the FY 2026-2027 Revised County Executive Recommended Budget for the Office of the District Attorney.
The recommended action is to consider the revised budget.
There is a suggestion to refer the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.
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County of Santa Clara Office of the County Executive 129318 DATE: June 16, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: James R. Williams, County Executive SUBJECT: FY 2026-2027 Revised County Executive Recommended Budget for Office of the District Attorney RECOMMENDED ACTION Consider the County Executive's revised Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for Office of the District Attorney. Possible action: Refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
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This document contains public comments submitted by SEIU 521 regarding the budget proposal from District Attorney Jeff Rosen for the June 16, 2026 Board of Supervisors Budget Hearing. The comments express opposition to proposed cuts to support staff positions, emphasizing the importance of these roles in maintaining effective county services. The comments argue that the proposed budget revisions prioritize attorney positions over essential support staff, which could lead to negative consequences for service delivery and community safety. The document also includes a statement from Dominique Rizzi supporting the retention of paralegals and support staff, highlighting the fiscal responsibility of maintaining these positions.
Key points
SEIU 521 urges the Board of Supervisors to reject proposed budget cuts to support staff positions.
The comments highlight that cuts to frontline support staff will have real consequences for public services.
The proposed budget revisions prioritize attorney positions over essential support roles, which may lead to inefficiencies.
Concerns are raised about potential recruitment and retention issues for higher-paid classifications if support staff positions are eliminated.
The comments argue that cutting crime prevention programs in favor of maintaining attorney positions is not a wise use of resources.
Dominique Rizzi's statement supports the retention of paralegals and emphasizes their role in ensuring effective legal processes.
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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Victor Costa BoardOperations bosagenda; District1; Le, Nancy (BOS); District2; Martinez, Aundraya; Supervisor.Lee; Wu, Pamela; Ellenberg, Supervisor; Flores, Mayra; District5; Sayoc, Marico; Jackie Rinfrow [EXTERNAL] Statement Submission for 6/16/2026 Board of Supervisor Budget Hearing Monday, June 15, 2026 4:19:15 PM Outlook-rlu0cgun.png SEIU 521 Statement regarding Jeff Rosen-DA- budget proposal 6.16.2026.pdf Good Afternoon, I wanted to make sure this statement was submitted for the record and shared to each of the County Supervisors and County staff in regard to Items 42/43 on tomorrow's budget hearing agenda. We urge the Board of Supervisors to reject these proposed cuts and preserve these positions by approving the County Executive’s original recommended budget, not the revised proposal from District Attorney Jeff Rosen. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or our Regional Director, Jackie Rinfrow. She is cc'd to this email. In Solidarity, Victor Azevedo Costa Community Political Organizer - Region 1 Service Employees International Union Local 521 This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the...