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Harrington urges earlier, more specific budget guidance; board sets tight Jan. deadline for principles
Summary
Chair Catherine Harrington told the board she wants the county’s newly completed Service Level Assessment database to be a primary input for developing sharper budget guiding principles ahead of the FY27 proposed budget.
Chair Catherine Harrington told the board she wants the county’s newly completed Service Level Assessment database to be a primary input for developing sharper budget guiding principles and priorities ahead of the FY27 proposed budget.
Harrington said the county faces a structurally imbalanced budget and listed items she believes must be accommodated in the coming proposed budget, including restored staffing for reopened pods in county facilities, deployment of body‑worn cameras for the jail, three upcoming labor agreements, museum collection liabilities, and the scheduled end of some ARPA funding in December 2026. She also outlined areas for possible reevaluation…
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