This document is an overview of the County Executive's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, addressed to the Board of Supervisors. It includes a recommendation to receive the report on the budget and economic outlook.
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Document from the County of Santa Clara, Office of the County Executive.
Matter file number is SCC-128711.
Date of the document is May 11, 2026.
The subject is the overview of the County Executive's FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget.
Recommended action is to receive the report on the budget and economic outlook.
Board of Supervisors members listed are Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, and Margaret Abe-Koga.
County Executive is James R. Williams.
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County of Santa Clara Office of the County Executive 128711 DATE: May 11, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: James R. Williams, County Executive SUBJECT: Overview of the County Executive's FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive report relating to the overview of the County Executive's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget and Economic Outlook. Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
The document outlines the County Executive’s Recommended Budget for FY 2026-2027, which is a $14.7 billion spending plan aimed at addressing significant fiscal challenges, including over $1 billion in federal funding losses. The budget includes $787 million in ongoing solutions to balance the budget, with a focus on maintaining essential services amidst rising operational costs and federal cuts. Key initiatives include the allocation of Measure A revenues to healthcare services, operational changes to improve efficiency, and advocacy for state support. The budget also anticipates a reduction of approximately 464 positions while providing opportunities for transfers within the County. The document highlights the importance of community engagement and the need for ongoing adjustments before final adoption.
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The Recommended Budget is a $14.7 billion spending plan for FY 2026-2027.
It addresses over $1 billion in annual federal funding losses and rising operational costs.
$787 million in ongoing solutions are included to balance the budget.
Measure A revenues will be fully allocated to Santa Clara Valley Healthcare to offset Medi-Cal cuts.
The budget includes a net reduction of approximately 464 positions, with transfer opportunities for affected employees.
The County is advocating for enhanced state partnership to address funding shortfalls.
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The document does not provide specific dates for the budget approval process.
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Budget Workshop The County Executive’s Recommended Budget For July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Over view and Economic Outlook May 11, 2026 A Challenging Fiscal Landscape • Unprecedented federal cuts under H.R. 1 to Medi-Cal and food assistance, shifting major costs to states and counties. • More than $1 billion in annual federal funding losses, creating long-term structural pressure on the County’s public hospital and healthcare system and all County services. • Operational costs continue to outpace revenues due to slower property tax growth and rising operational costs. Federal cuts compound these structural budget challenges. • The Recommended Budget addresses the largest deficit facing the County in decades. 2 The Recommended Budget for FY 2026-2027 is a structurally balanced $14.7 billion spending plan A Balanced Budget It includes $787 million in ongoing solutions to address one of the largest deficits our County has faced over the last decade and larger than the deficits addressed in the last three fiscal years combined This Budget reflects a commitment to essential services and fiscal responsibility amid uncertain times marked by rising external pressures 3 Ongoing...
The document contains multiple 'Request to Speak' forms that are public records under the California Public Records Act. These forms are intended for individuals wishing to address a Board, Committee, or Commission during meetings. Each form includes sections for the agenda item number, date, name (optional), organization (optional), and address (optional). There are options to indicate support, opposition, or neutrality regarding an issue, as well as a section for written comments for the record. The document may be added to meeting materials posted on the County website.
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The document is a public record subject to the California Public Records Act.
It contains multiple 'Request to Speak' forms for addressing a Board, Committee, or Commission.
Forms include sections for agenda item number, date, name, organization, and address.
Options are provided to indicate support, opposition, or neutrality regarding an issue.
There is a section for written comments for the record.
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The document contains many incomplete forms with missing information.
Specific agenda item numbers and dates are not provided.
Names, organizations, and addresses are often left blank.
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4 ,-lq- t REQUEST TO S FORM This document is a public record, subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. This document may also be added to the meeting materials posted on the County website. lf you -"^yr;;'/ff:;'' committee' or commission' prease fiil out this form and place it in the container provided AGENDA ITEM NO. -=> DATE For lssue NAME (oPTlONAL): Against lssue n Neutral n * Cff\NLs Rcr t{s{ff lLil Y P oRGANTZATTON (oPT 5;J;tu1 d Written comments for the record only Decline to State n t wli PLEASE ADDRESS (OPTTONAL): PLEASE PRINT *lf you want to provide written comments for the record only, and you do NOT wish to address the Board, Committee, or Commission orally, please write comments below: ffissaz nrv rrlrs n n RESUEST TO SPEAK FORM This d ocument is a public record, subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. This document may also be added to the meeting materials posted on the County website lf you wish to Board, Committee, or Commission, please fill out this form and place it in the container provided AGENDA ITEM NO DATE For lssue tr Against lssue NAME (OPTtONAL): I n * Neutral \. 1' 'i Written comments for the record only...
This document contains public comments urging the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to reconsider the proposal to close the Central Wellness & Benefits Center (CWBC). The comments highlight the critical role CWBC plays in providing behavioral health services to vulnerable populations, including those facing language barriers and mental health challenges. The closure is expected to have severe consequences, including loss of continuity of care, increased wait times, and greater risks for clients. The comments emphasize the importance of CWBC as a trusted resource for the community.
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Krystat Zuniga, a Health Service Representative, emphasizes the importance of their role in connecting vulnerable community members to critical services.
The CWBC provides essential behavioral health services and has been recognized for its contributions to community well-being.
CWBC serves approximately 700 clients annually, many of whom are non-English speakers, and losing it would limit access to care.
Closure of CWBC would disrupt established therapeutic relationships and lead to negative health outcomes.
The comments request the Board to reconsider the proposal to close CWBC, highlighting its role as a community anchor.
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My name is Krystat Zuniga, and I have worked as a Heal.th Service Representative for the County for 5 years. As Heal.th Service Representatives, we are often the first point of contact for vutnerabte members of our community facing mentaI heal,th or substance use chattenges. We support individuats and families during some of the most difficutt moments of their Lives by connecting them to criticaL treatment, resources, and support services. Many catters reach out while experiencing fear, emotionatdistress, hopetessness, or crisis, and at times we must atso respond to emergencies invol.ving immediate safety concerns. Reducing Heatth Service Representative positions woutd severety have impact on our community's access to behavioraI heatth services. Fewer staff means Long wait times, overwhetming catt votumes, detayed care, and vutnerabte individual.s potentiatty fatting through the cracks when they need hetp most. These are not just catl.s support, guidance, and hope. - they are real, peopLe seeking Our work is essentiaI to protecting the safety, wetl.-being, and dignity of the community we serve. To: The Honorable Members of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors From:...