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County manager’s office seeks organizational assessment, neighborhood program funding and public‑affairs work on detention issues
Summary
The county manager’s office asked the board to approve one‑time funding for an organizational assessment and public‑affairs support for detention‑facility messaging, plus ongoing modest funding for the SPARC neighborhood initiative and conversion of grant‑project staff to ongoing positions.
The county manager’s office outlined several business cases for the 2026 budget that would fund organizational reviews and community engagement programs and provide on‑going support for the county’s neighborhood‑level resilience work.
Major elements of the CMO request: - Organizational assessment (one‑time): a countywide review to identify duplications, recommend operational changes, strengthen performance measurement and improve customer experience across departments. Staff described this as the office’s top priority; the assessment would begin in early 2026 if funded. - Public‑affairs work on detention issues (one‑time…
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