Committee reviews new 2027 position-request process; staff asks for feedback and offsets

Aug 7, 2026

Staff presented a new early-review exercise to let standing committees weigh in on positions proposed for the 2027 budget and asked for feedback on prioritization and possible offsets to help reach a balanced budget.

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County staff explained a new step for the 2027 budget cycle in which standing committees preview position requests and provide feedback on priorities and offsets that would make additions more likely to be recommended. "This is something new, that we're doing this year, just so that the standing committees get a feel for the positions that are being asked for in the budget," staff said, and asked members to indicate which requests they supported.

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