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Supervisors require departments to present up to 10% budget cut options as county prepares a balanced proposed budget
Summary
The Board voted 3–2 to direct departments to present scenarios showing up‑to‑10% reductions as the executive office prepares a balanced proposed budget; two supervisors dissented, citing concerns for public safety and process.
Mendocino County supervisors voted 3–2 on May 20 to ask every office and department to present options showing up to 10% reductions to their proposed budget requests as the executive office prepares a balanced proposed budget for publication.
Supervisor John Williams said the request is intended to provide options and transparency so the executive office and the board can weigh alternatives instead of imposing uniform cuts without department input.…
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