Welfare administrator outlines $57,000 decrease and requests $7,500 housing boost

Jan 15, 2026

Welfare Administrator Sandra DeLosa said the department's budget is down about $57,000 after moving a position from full-time to part-time, and she proposed a $7,500 increase to General Assistance for housing while reporting recent service counts for residents.

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Welfare Administrator Sandra DeLosa told the council the Welfare budget shows about a $57,000 decrease from the prior year because a full-time position was moved to part-time; she said the department can function effectively with the change and still maintain services.

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