Santa Clara County supervisors are moving towards a $14 billion budget, grappling with significant federal funding losses due to changes under President Trump. In a unanimous vote, they acknowledged the potential loss of $70 million from ongoing budget proposals while preparing for possible layoffs in county services, particularly affecting the health and hospital system. Supervisor Susan Ellenberg expressed the strain of the current climate on their decision-making, stating this year's budget process has been particularly tough and lacking the typical sense of accomplishment, as they face substantial cuts in vital social services.
Santa Clara County supervisors have embarked on adopting a $14 billion budget that faces federal funding losses and costly impacts of national immigration policies.
Supervisor Susan Ellenberg reflected on the challenging budget process by stating, 'This is really a tough year. It's challenging to provide the safety and healing we want.'
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