The document is a communication from the County Executive of Santa Clara, James R. Williams, to the Board of Supervisors regarding the recommended budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027, specifically for Criminal Justice Systemwide Costs. It includes a recommendation for the Board to consider this budget and suggests a possible action for final approval on June 18, 2026.
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Document is from the County of Santa Clara Office of the County Executive.
Subject is the FY 2026-2027 County Executive Recommended Budget for Criminal Justice Systemwide Costs.
Recommended action is for the Board of Supervisors to consider the budget.
Possible action includes referring the item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.
Board of Supervisors members are listed.
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County of Santa Clara Office of the County Executive 129321 DATE: June 16, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: James R. Williams, County Executive SUBJECT: FY 2026-2027 County Executive Recommended Budget for Criminal Justice Systemwide Costs RECOMMENDED ACTION Consider the County Executive's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for Criminal Justice Systemwide Costs. 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
Armando Gonzalez, Co-Chair of the County's Reentry Community Advisory Board and a reentry case manager, submitted a public comment for the June 16, 2026 Board Meeting regarding proposed cuts to reentry services contracts. He emphasizes the importance of these services in aiding individuals transitioning from incarceration and expresses concern over the proposed budget reductions. Gonzalez requests the Board to restore funding for the eliminated contracts and to assess the long-term costs of re-incarceration versus the savings from these cuts.
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Armando Gonzalez serves as Co-Chair of the County's Reentry Community Advisory Board.
He is a formerly incarcerated individual who benefited from reentry services.
Gonzalez expresses concern over proposed cuts to reentry services contracts, including those with the San José State University Foundation.
He highlights the importance of transitional housing, employment help, and mental health care in successful reentry.
The County's reentry budget has decreased from $8.6 million to a proposed $4.7 million.
Gonzalez requests the Board to restore funding for eliminated services and to evaluate the cost of potential re-incarceration.
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From: To: Subject: Date: Armando Gonzalez BoardOperations [EXTERNAL] Public Comment for June 16, 2026 Board Meeting — Reentry Services Contracts (Items 37 & 47) Monday, June 15, 2026 9:35:49 PM Dear Clerk of the Board and Honorable Supervisors, Please enter the following written public comment into the record for the June 16, 2026 meeting, regarding the reentry services contracts and the San José State University Foundation service navigation contract (Items 37 and 47 — to be confirmed against the final agenda). My name is Armando Gonzalez. I serve as Co-Chair of the County's reentry Community Advisory Board and work as a reentry case manager with The Last Mile. I am also a formerly incarcerated person — I came home after 21 years in prison in 2022— and I write as an individual advocate whose life was rebuilt by the very services now proposed for elimination. When I returned to the community, I was not in crisis. The reason is simple: I had support. Transitional housing, employment help, mental health care, and faith-based support — first in Alameda County, then here in Santa Clara County — gave me the time and space to process two decades of incarceration, to catch up to a...
Yesenia Velasquez, Chair of the Community Advisory Board and Reentry Specialist with the Never Give Up Program, addresses the Board of Supervisors regarding the importance of community-based reentry services. She emphasizes that successful reentry relies on support rather than supervision and urges continued investment in community and faith-based organizations to help individuals reintegrate into society. Velasquez highlights the positive impact of such programs on reducing recidivism and improving public safety.
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Yesenia Velasquez is the Chair of the Community Advisory Board and a Reentry Specialist.
Successful reentry occurs through community support, including mentorship and housing assistance.
There are concerns about funding reductions for community-based organizations.
Programs like Never Give Up assist individuals in reconnecting with families, finding employment, and securing housing.
Velasquez urges the Board to invest in community-based and faith-based organizations.
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{— cae BREAKOUT PRISON OUTREACH d. b. a. quth Gute: CALIFORNIA YOUTH OUTREACH Í , Good afternoon Members of the Board of Supervisors, My name is Yesenia Velasquez. | am the Chair of the Community Advisory Board and a Reentry Specialist with the Never Give Up Program. As someone with lived experience, | know firsthand that successful reentry happens in the community. It happens through mentorship, faith-based support, service linkage, housing assistance, employment services, transportation, and case management. | appreciate that the County continues to fund faith-based case management and reentry services. However, | am concerned that community-based organizations continue to face reductions while large systems such as Probation and the Sheriff's Office remain largely protected. The reality is that people do not succeed because they are supervised—they succeed because they are supported. Programs like Never Give Up walk alongside individuals after release, helping them reconnect with their families, find employment, access treatment, secure housing, and build hope for the future. These services reduce recidivism, improve public safety, and save taxpayer dollars. As CAB Chair, |...
This document is a public comment submitted by Armando Gonzalez regarding reentry services contracts for a Board meeting on June 16, 2026. Gonzalez, who is a Co-Chair of the County's reentry Community Advisory Board and a formerly incarcerated individual, expresses concern over proposed cuts to reentry services, emphasizing their importance in supporting individuals transitioning back into the community. He urges the Board to restore funding for these services and to consider the long-term financial implications of cutting them.
Key points
Armando Gonzalez submitted a public comment for the June 16, 2026 Board meeting.
He is concerned about proposed cuts to reentry services contracts.
Gonzalez highlights the importance of transitional housing, employment help, and mental health care.
He notes a significant reduction in the reentry budget from $9.2 million to $4.7 million.
Gonzalez requests the Board to restore funding and assess the cost of re-incarceration for those losing services.
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The document contains placeholders and unfilled fields, such as sender and recipient email addresses.
The date of the meeting and the context of the proposed cuts are not fully detailed.
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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: BoardOperations Saucedo, Joanna BoardOperations FW: [EXTERNAL] Subject: Public Comment for June 16, 2026 Board Meeting — Reentry Services Contracts (Items 37 & 47) Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2:43:55 PM From: Mando Gonzalez < > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2:43 PM To: BoardOperations <BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Subject: Public Comment for June 16, 2026 Board Meeting — Reentry Services Contracts (Items 37 & 47) Dear Clerk of the Board and Honorable Supervisors, Please enter the following written public comment into the record for the June 16, 2026 meeting, regarding the reentry services contracts and the San José State University Foundation service navigation contract (Items 37 and 47 — to be confirmed against the final agenda). My name is Armando Gonzalez. I serve as Co-Chair of the County's reentry Community Advisory Board and work as a reentry case manager. I am also a formerly incarcerated person — I came home after 21 years in prison — and I write as an individual advocate whose life was rebuilt by the very services now proposed for elimination. When I returned to the community, I was not in crisis. The reason is simple: I had...