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Hewlett Committee forwards department reduction proposals, asks admin to explore alternatives to retain agricultural liaison
Summary
The Santa Clara County Hewlett Committee voted to forward FY 2026–27 departmental reduction proposals to the full Board while asking administration to explore ways to maintain the county’s agricultural liaison role and to include department-level measures of success in next year’s recommended budget.
The Santa Clara County Housing, Land Use, Environment and Transportation (Hewlett) Committee voted to forward departmental budget reduction proposals for fiscal year 2026–27 to the full Board of Supervisors and directed county administration to explore alternatives to preserve an agricultural liaison position and to add measurable performance indicators for departments.
Chair Margaret Abe-Koga moved the recommendation after listening to an extended public comment period focused on South County agriculture; Vice Chair Sylvia Arenas seconded the motion. The committee approved the motion by roll call (recorded: Vice Chair Arenas “Yes”; Chair Abe-Koga “Aye”). The motion asks administration to identify…
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