Santa Barbara County budget includes $176 million plan for Northern Branch jail replacement
The recommended 2026-27 county budget includes a $176 million project to build the Northern Branch jail to replace parts of the south county jail and to modernize facilities, citing accessibility requirements; funding sources and approval steps were not specified in the presentation.
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As part of the recommended fiscal 2026-27 budget, the presenter said the county is advancing a $176 million construction project for the Northern Branch jail to replace portions of the south county jail, modernize facilities and support compliance with federal accessibility requirements for people with disabilities.
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