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Board accepts FY 2025–26 proposed county budget, schedules May 19–21 public hearings
Summary
County executives presented an $865.8 million proposed budget across all funds; supervisors accepted the document, authorized technical adjustments and set public hearings May 19–21 to review departmental presentations and capital plans.
Marin County executives presented the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 county and special districts budget to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday; supervisors accepted the budget packet for review and scheduled public budget hearings for May 19–21.
County Executive Derek Johnson and Finance staff described a proposed $865.8 million all‑funds budget (a roughly 6% increase year‑over‑year). The proposal maintains policy reserves, identifies $10.4 million in one‑time savings for facilities, housing supports and parks accessibility improvements, and funds targeted staffing and program changes including wildfire response, additional positions in fire services and three deputy district attorneys to address identified needs in the DA's office.
Staff noted that the county’s forecast remains balanced but faces risks from federal and state actions. A principal cost driver is CalAIM Medi‑Cal reimbursement reforms that change the county’s cash flow; staff said the county would pay some mandated intergovernmental transfer amounts up front in FY 2025–26 and would receive state reimbursement. Finance staff also told supervisors that while property tax revenue accounts for a large share of county discretionary funds, intergovernmental revenues (federal and state) are also a large portion of the budget and present uncertainty.
The board asked for follow‑up materials, including a plain‑language explanation of potential federal or state changes that could affect the budget and additional detail on planning and capital projects for flood zones. Supervisors also asked staff to lay out options for using one‑time savings and how to proceed on participatory budgeting funds and other targeted investments.
Supervisor Milton Peters moved to accept the proposed budget and schedule public hearings; Supervisor Rodoni seconded. The motion passed by voice vote. Staff won board approval to make technical carry‑forward adjustments to reflect grants and year‑end balances.
Ending — The board will hold public budget hearings May 19–21 and return for adoption after public testimony and departmental presentations.
