Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors held its second day of budget workshops for fiscal year 2026-2027, focusing on public safety, general government, and support services. Key discussions included budget reductions across departments, the impact of these cuts on service levels, and the allocation of cannabis tax revenue, with youth advocates requesting funds for youth programs.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Type
- Board Of Supervisors
- Location
- Santa Barbara County, CA
- Meeting Date
- April 15, 2026
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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District Attorney Probation Public Defender Sheriff Fire
Public Safety
General Government and Support Services
Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Human Resources Auditor-Controller Information Technology Special Issue - AI Update General Services
General Government and Support Services
Policy and Executive
Board of Supervisors County Executive Office Special Issue - Cannabis Revenue Budget Update General County Programs and Fund Balances
Policy and Executive
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget and Budget Development Workshops
a) Receive and file information about the FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget; b) Confirm recommended uses of funds to be included in the County Executive Office’s Recommended Budget; c) Provide direction, if any, regarding other items to be addressed or included in the County Executive Office’s Recommended Budget, scheduled for release in May and Board adoption scheduled for June 16, 2026 and June 18, 2026; d) Provide direction, if any, regarding Special Issues or other items; and e) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(4) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because it is a government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY