The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.29 billion budget on Wednesday, saying the spending plan aims to protect essential services amid rising costs, federal funding uncertainty and millions of dollars worth of deficit.
The fiscal year 2026-27 budget includes an $851.4 million general fund and supports more than 2,600 full-time equivalent positions. In a statement, county officials said the spending plan keeps public safety, health and human services and other essential operations while addressing an estimated $23 million structural budget gap.
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