Santa Clara County supes cut millions from budget to address deficit

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is cutting hundreds of vacant positions to close a looming deficit—paving the way for the passage of a $11.3 billion budget for 2023-24.

Supervisors addressed the $120 million deficit last Thursday by not only cutting 600 positions, but also shifting more money into county reserves, totaling $218.6 million, and delaying completion of several county facility improvement and demolition projects. The bulk of the approved budget focuses on funding resources to expand access for behavioral health services, housing and public safety, as well as more support for children and families.