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Imperial County adopts $755.8 million recommended budget; supervisors warn of federal and state funding risks
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2025–26 recommended budget, which totals $755.8 million and keeps mandatory services funded but highlights a flattening of general purpose revenue, vacant positions and large reliance on federal and state funding.
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors on June 17 accepted and approved the recommended fiscal year 2025–26 budget, a $755.8 million spending plan the county presented as balanced while flagging near-term fiscal risks from declining general-purpose revenue and heavy reliance on federal and state funds.
Deputy CEO for budget and finance Myra Whitman presented the recommended budget and told the board it focuses on maintaining mandated services and balancing the general fund. Whitman said federal and state funding account for roughly 63% of county revenue and that property and sales taxes comprise about 69% of general-fund receipts. The recommended plan supports 2,648 full-time positions, with 434 vacant funded positions, and proposes the elimination of…
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