2026 Fresno County District 3 Community Budget Meeting | Supervisor Luis Chavez

This was a 2026 Fresno County District 3 Community Budget Meeting led by Supervisor Luis Chavez, held on September 4, 2026. The meeting provided an overview of Fresno County's budget, which totals approximately $5.48 billion, highlighting key departmental budgets and upcoming capital improvement projects. Public Works Director Steve White detailed over $15 million in queued infrastructure projects, including street rebuilding and sidewalk construction in unincorporated areas such as Callowa and Chestnut/Shields, with a recently awarded $3 million contract for industrial park entry improvements. The Sheriff's Department budget was noted at about $400 million annually, including a $40 million jail medical contract. The meeting also addressed the fiscal impacts of federal HR1 legislation, which shifts costs to local government and affects eligibility for programs like CalFresh and medical assistance, with potential budgetary implications discussed by social services and public health directors. Attendees were encouraged to provide input via surveys and upcoming budget hearings scheduled for September 14-15, 2026.