Tracy DeFore

2 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe County released a balanced, $8.62 billion recommended budget Thursday that prioritizes vital services and the region’s needs while addressing funding challenges. It is an increase of $85.8 million or 1% over the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget. Ongoing challenges include slowing tax revenues, rising costs, uncertainties about the economy and unknown changes in upcoming state and federal funding.

2 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: 2 minutesOver 370,000 postcards are on their way to registered voters in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District listing their voting options for the July 1 special general election. The person elected will fill the district’s vacant seat for the remainder of the current term that ends in January 2029. Only those who live in the district can vote in the election.

3 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore |Suzanne Bartole

Reading Time: 2 minutesCounty residents had a chance to ask questions and learn about the role of the County budget in their daily lives at an evening open house in Kearny Mesa Thursday. The Chief Administrative Officer’s recommended budget won’t be released until May 1, but staff members were on hand to spotlight some of the County’s many services, talk about where funding comes from, and speak to how decisions are made in developing and adopting the County’s budget.

3 weeks ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore |James Kecskes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSan Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Terra Lawson Remer gave the State of the County address during an evening presentation on Wednesday, April 16. Vice Chair Lawson-Remer focused her address challenges at the federal level and how they affect programs that impact San Diegans. She outlined proposals on how to support the County’s health, behavioral health and homelessness programs, the environment, consumer protections and more.

1 month ago | countynewscenter.com | Tracy DeFore

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn how the County budget affects you and have a little fun, too. An informational open house will take place Thursday, April 17 at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. Drop in any time between 5 and 7 p.m.You can find out how the budget process works, ask staff on hand questions about the County’s many services and give your feedback. You’ll also get a chance to see some of our County services firsthand.