6-1-2026 County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors held a special budget hearing on June 1, 2026, to review and discuss the recommended fiscal year 2026-2027 operational plan. The proposed balanced budget totals approximately $9.15 billion, funding over 20,000 staff and focusing on key areas such as behavioral health, public safety, housing and homelessness prevention, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure improvements. Significant procurement-related highlights include investments in behavioral health infrastructure projects supported by over $250 million in grant funding, capital improvements like the rehabilitation of the East County Road Maintenance Station and Fleet Garage, and modernization efforts in IT systems and contract compliance. The budget also addresses staffing adjustments, including increases to support Proposition 36 mandates and immigrant legal defense programs, with a notable emphasis on expanding community-based services and safety net programs amid federal funding changes. Public comments overwhelmingly supported funding for immigrant legal defense, behavioral health services, eviction prevention, and youth development initiatives. The board acknowledged the importance of community engagement and indicated that final budget adoption was scheduled for June 25, 2026, with opportunities for ongoing public input and quarterly updates.