The county’s $4.2 billion spending plan, while $601 million less than last year’s, seeks to provide safety net services while adding staff to develop affordable housing and boost emergency preparedness, according to officials.
The Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation by County Executive Officer Mike Callagy at its meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday about the budget.
“At its core, this is an ambitious budget that is a blueprint for improving the quality of life for all San Mateo County residents,” Callagy said in a press release. “Based on public meetings with the Board of Supervisors and community input, this budget makes smart investments in housing, emergency preparedness, mental health care, children, families and seniors and much more.”
The recommended budget adds five positions to manage development of affordable housing and funds two positions to launch the new Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, which will combat wage theft and other abuses of low-wage workers. The budget ensures the county can fulfill its obligation as the provider of Safety Net Services while continuing to place a high priority on affordable housing and boosting emergency services, according to the county.
It includes targeted investments that address threats from wildfire, rising seas and other risks. These include adding five positions to the Department of Emergency Management as well as allocating $21.5 million to replace the Pescadero Fire Station and $5.2 million for the Fire Engine Replacement Fund.
The fiscal picture could look far different in September when the Board of Supervisors will consider a final budget with revisions for the 2024-25 fiscal year because of state budget negotiations.
The board is also scheduled to vote on a proposal to allocate an additional $9.1 million in local Measure K funding to programs that serve children, families and seniors, according to the county.
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