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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors FY 26-27 Revised Recommended Budget Hearing - September 9, 2026

Board of Supervisors — Wednesday, September 9, 2026
BodySacramento County, California
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateWednesday, September 9, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:02

Good morning, everyone.

0:04

Um I want to welcome everyone for joining us today for the today's revised recommendation budget hearing.

0:10

The county budget reflects our priorities and determines how we deliver the essential services our residents rely upon, from public safety to health care to roads, homelessness, parks, and support for our most vulnerable communities.

0:25

Today this board will review the changes made since the June's budget hearing, understand the available resources and competing demands, and ensure our final decisions reflect the needs of Sacramento County's diverse communities.

0:46

County staff prepare the budget, the board adopts it, and the public lives with the results.

0:52

I want to thank our county executive, our budget team, department leaders, and staff for the many hours work that bring us that brought us this budget today.

1:01

I also want to thank the residents that are here, employees, community organizations, and other stakeholders who are here to share their perspectives.

1:09

We may not agree on every funding decision, but we owe the public a thoughtful and open discussion about the choices before us, the outcomes we expect, and how tax dollars are used.

1:21

With that, let us call to order the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting for the fiscal year 2627 revised recommended budget.

1:29

Will the clerk please call the role?

1:31

Certainly.

1:32

Supervisor Kennedy.

1:34

Supervisor Desmond.

1:35

Supervisor Hume.

1:37

Here.

1:40

And Chair Rodriguez.

1:41

Here.

1:41

We have a quorum.

1:42

All right.

1:43

Will you please read the Metro statement?

1:45

This meeting of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is live and recorded with closed captioning.

1:50

It is cable cast on Metro Cable Channel 14, the local government affairs channel on the Comcast and Direct TV Uverse Cable Systems.

1:57

It is also live streamed at Metro 14Live.sackCounty.gov.

2:01

Today's meeting replays Friday, September 11th at 6 o'clock PM on Metro Cable Channel 14.

2:06

Once posted, the recording of this meeting can be viewed on demand at YouTube.com forward slash Metro Cable 14.

2:12

The Board of Supervisors fosters public engagement during the meeting and encourages public participation, civility, and the use of courteous language.

2:20

The Board does not condone the use of profanity, vulgar language, gestures, or other inappropriate behavior, including personal attacks or threats directed towards any meeting participant.

2:28

Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

2:32

Each speaker will be given two minutes to make a public comment and are limited to making one comment per agenda off agenda item.

2:38

Please be mindful of the public comment procedures to avoid being interrupted while making your comment.

2:43

Comments made by the public during a Board of Supervisors meetings may include information that could be inaccurate or misleading, particularly concerning topics related to public health, voter registrations, and elections.

2:55

The County of Sacramento does not endorse or validate the accuracy of public statements made during these open public forums.

3:01

The recordings are shared to provide transparency and access to the procedures of public meetings.

3:06

To make a comment in person, please fill out a speaker request form and hand it to clerk staff or raise your virtual hand when your item is being discussed.

3:14

The chairperson will open public comments for each agenda off agenda item and direct the clerk to call the name of each speaker.

3:20

When the clerk calls your name, please come to the lectern or unmute yourself and make your comment.

3:25

If a speaker is unavailable to make a comment prior to the close of public comments, the speaker waves their request to speak and the clerk will file file the speaker request form in the record.

3:35

The clerk will manage the timer and allow each speaker two minutes to make a comment.

3:39

Off agenda public comments take place for a maximum of 30 minutes.

3:43

The remainder of the agenda comments will take place at the conclusion of the time matters in the afternoon.

3:48

As a reminder, rule of procedure 10B allows the chair to establish uniform time limits for people addressing the board in relation to a particular matter.

3:56

Such limits may be announced at the beginning of each matter posted on the agenda and can include a setting of a specific amount of time devoted to public comment for a particular item, announcing cutoff times for receipt of request to speak forms, reducing the amount of time per speaker or other reasonable and content neutral measures.

4:14

You may send written comments by email to board clerk at SACCounty.gov.

4:18

Your comment will be written to the board and filed in the record.

4:22

If you need an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or for medical or other reasons, please see clerk staff for assistance or contact the clerk's office at 916-874-5451.

4:34

Or by email at Board Clerk at SACCounty.gov.

4:38

Thank you in advance for your courtesy and understanding of the meeting procedures.

4:41

Thank you.

4:42

If you are able, please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

4:55

One nation undervisible with liberty.

5:04

Are there any announcements?

5:06

I have no announcements for this meeting.

5:08

Okay, let us move to the first item.

5:11

All right.

5:11

The first item on our agenda is item number one.

5:16

Public comments relating to matters not on the posted agenda.

5:19

And we do have some speakers for this item.

5:25

The first speaker for off agenda is John Frias Morales.

5:32

Good morning, John.

5:33

Good morning.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Budget and Finance█████████████████████████████████████████41%
Public Safety████████████████16%
Public Comment███████████11%
Public Health█████████9%
Homelessness██████6%
Procedural████4%
Child Protective Services Oversight████4%
Child Welfare Services███3%
Public Engagement██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors FY 26-27 Revised Recommended Budget Hearing - September 9, 2026

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors convened on September 9, 2026, to consider the revised recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The meeting included presentations from the Chief Fiscal Officer, Department of Human Assistance, Health Services, and the District Attorney, along with extensive public testimony. The board approved a motion to restore funding for several programs by reallocating reserve funds, and provided direction on the FY 2027-28 budget process.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 2: Approved the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority FY 2026-27 revised recommended budget of $4.84 million. Motion by Supervisor Desmond, seconded, passed 5-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • John Frias Morales: Challenged homelessness data presented previously, stating official state data shows only 9% positive exits versus the 43% claimed. Demanded investigation and supported law enforcement funding.
  • David Wright (350 Sacramento): Requested a moratorium on data centers, citing lack of public input and a 300-megawatt project hidden by an NDA with SMUD.
  • Barb Ram: Opposed late-night jail releases, citing grand jury findings; noted 25 people released per night without services. Supported the CORE program but urged action.
  • Patsy McGavock (online): Supported retaining funding for the DA's misdemeanor unit as early intervention.
  • Ron Harlow: Thanked board for restoring POP team funding, urged full restoration for Sheriff and DA.
  • Angelo McChristian: Described safety issues in District 3 (Elkhorn area) with homeless encampments and drug dealing; called for more sheriff presence.
  • Adrian Bankert: Supported full restoration of DA and Sheriff funding, citing crime and homeless concerns.
  • Barb Graham: Opposed additional law enforcement funding; advocated for more homeless services and criticized late-night releases.
  • Dean Brassard: Supported funding for DA's misdemeanor unit for business safety.
  • Mike Jaske (SACDAC): Urged continued funding for homelessness shelters and services; called for better public communication about county homelessness efforts.
  • Karen Humphrey: Urged support for human services over public safety; noted budget as statement of values.
  • Robert Mazzola: Opposed eliminating the misdemeanor unit; cited recent crime surge and need for accountability.
  • Mary Jane Lopez Taff (Citrus Heights mayor): Urged funding for DA's misdemeanor unit to ensure prosecution of quality-of-life crimes.
  • Chris Evans (Antelope Business Community District): Supported collaboration with community prosecution; advocated for funding.
  • Heather Gonzalez (Mutual Assistance Network): Requested full restoration of Birth and Beyond funding.
  • Robin Blanks (Sacramento Children's Coalition): Opposed cuts to DA, CPS positions, and youth transportation; supported foster youth services.
  • Natasha Minsker: Urged adopting staff recommendation to cut DA budget, citing wasteful death penalty pursuit.
  • Daryl Mott: Supported DA funding, criticized nonprofits' lack of transparency.
  • Jen Rexroad (California Alliance of Caregivers): Requested restoration of School of Origin transportation funding for foster youth.
  • Kenya Bell: Supported law enforcement and DA funding for North Highlands community.
  • Mary Ann Povey: Urged restoration of DA's misdemeanor unit for public safety.
  • Julie King: Supported restoring DA funds for business safety.
  • Leia Schenk: Asked for dedicated line item for victims of violent crimes.
  • Stephen Meinrath: Opposed additional DA funding due to refusal to sign MOU.
  • Dr. Flo Kofer: Urged broader definition of public safety including road safety, housing, and health care; opposed DA funding increase.
  • Dr. Kimberly Bus: Warned of health insurance losses from HR1; urged maximizing funding for indigent health care.
  • Rhonda Rios Kravitz: Opposed funding increases for DA and Sheriff; supported Birth and Beyond, youth programs.
  • Camille Bailey (Child Abuse Prevention Center): Urged restoration of Birth and Beyond funding.
  • Tally Palmrose: Presented Birth and Beyond outcome data; asked to restore 10% cut.
  • Danielle Lawrence (Mutual Assistance Network): Supported Birth and Beyond as infrastructure for community services.
  • Kembra Randall: Supported Birth and Beyond programs.
  • Jeremiah Jordan: Described positive impact of Mutual Assistance Network programs.
  • Angela Galbraith: Testified that Birth and Beyond changed her family's life.
  • Guadalupe Hernandez (via translator): Shared how home visiting helped her parenting.
  • Brittany Johnson: Described benefits of safe sleep course.
  • Jeremiah Weyrick: Described Dads Becoming Heroes program.
  • Councilmember Eric Guerrera: Supported Birth and Beyond and early childhood education apprenticeship.
  • Janae Clayton Gilder: Described parenting classes and urged funding.
  • Bina Bibby: Urged no cuts to Birth and Beyond.
  • Janae Eustace (Child Abuse Prevention Center): Presented prevention data; asked to reject cuts.
  • Mark Tavianini: Opposed outsized police spending; supported social services.
  • Jim Lindbergh: Urged cuts to DA budget and restoration of foster youth services.
  • Mercedes Parker (California Youth Connection): Requested full restoration of transportation for foster youth.
  • Jordan Sosa: Supported restoration of foster youth transportation and education programs.
  • Christopher Camillo (Decarcerate Sacramento): Opposed jail expansion and DA funding; supported alternative programs.
  • Adriana Lucero: Criticized DA's refusal to sign MOU; urged prioritizing social programs.
  • Rebecca Gonzalez (Western Center on Law & Poverty): Opposed reopening DA budget; cited death penalty costs.
  • Keely O'Brien (Western Center on Law & Poverty): Urged adopting staff cuts to DA; supported foster youth programs.
  • Tamita Wash (Commission on Status of Women and Girls): Presented priorities for domestic violence services, older women, child care.
  • Alan Ash (ACLU): Urged board to insist on MOU with DA; opposed death penalty spending.
  • Keon Bliss (online): Supported Birth and Beyond, public defender programs; called for transparent budget.
  • Nikki Jones (Decarcerate Sacramento): Urged full restoration of social programs, not DA.

Discussion Items

  • Budget Presentation (Amanda Thomas, CFO): Presented revised recommended budget with $9.2 billion total appropriations. Changes included additional discretionary resources from state budget and fund balance, allowing partial restoration of contingency, reserves, and roads fund transfer. Discussed structural deficit and trade-offs.
  • District Attorney Thien Ho: Requested restoration of 60-70% of $2.5 million cut (misdemeanor unit and investigators) and full restoration of $1.37 million for community prosecutors. Declined to sign MOU, citing legal concerns. Board members expressed frustration but some supported partial restoration.
  • Department of Human Assistance (Ethan Dye): Reported increased state funding for CalFresh and Medi-Cal administration, resulting in $6 million general fund savings and ability to add positions. State budget delayed certain eligibility changes.
  • Health Services (Tim Lutz): Updated CMISP and Healthy Partners projections, showing $11.3 million decrease in estimated costs due to state delays and federal guidance. Warned of future cost increases from work requirements and policy changes.
  • Board Deliberation (Supervisor Hume): Proposed motion to restore funding by reallocating reserves: $2.4 million from roads fund, $60,000 from CBO capacity building, $804,437 from ARPA administration, $600,000 from technology replacement reserve. Uses: $380,000 for Birth and Beyond, $150,000 for Hop Skip and Drive, $278,833 for juvenile pretrial, $1,372,072 for community prosecutors, and $1,554,482 for partial restoration of DA misdemeanor unit (6 of 10 positions). Motion seconded by Supervisor Desmond.
  • Amendments: After discussion, adjusted to reflect $60,000 available from CBO reserve and $150,000 needed for Hop Skip and Drive (due to $100,000 grant). Total restorations balanced with identified reserves.
  • Budget Process for FY 27-28: Staff proposed developing a detailed program inventory, conducting a resident survey, holding a January workshop, and including all proposed reductions in the budget document. Board supported with additional request to evaluate law enforcement resources in unincorporated areas.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion on Budget Restorations (Hume/Desmond): Passed 5-0. Supervisor Kennedy voted against the portions related to the DA (community prosecutors and misdemeanor positions) but overall motion passed. The motion restored:
    • $2.4 million removed from roads fund transfer
    • $60,000 from CBO capacity building reserve
    • $804,437 from ARPA administration reserve
    • $600,000 from technology replacement reserve
    • Total freed $3,869,707 in net county cost.
    • Uses: Birth and Beyond ($380,000), Hop Skip and Drive ($150,000), Juvenile Pretrial ($278,833), Community Prosecutors ($1,372,072), DA Misdemeanor Unit partial restoration ($1,554,482 for 6 positions).
  • Budget Process Direction: Approved 5-0 to proceed with proposed FY 27-28 process including program inventory, survey, workshop, and transparency on reductions. Added request to evaluate law enforcement resources in unincorporated areas for the January workshop.
  • Next Steps: Budget resolutions to be revised and adopted; detailed position restoration to be worked out with DA; survey to be conducted in November; focus groups to be held with board observation opportunity.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning, everyone. Um I want to welcome everyone for joining us today for the today's revised recommendation budget hearing. The county budget reflects our priorities and determines how we deliver the essential services our residents rely upon, from public safety to health care to roads, homelessness, parks, and support for our most vulnerable communities. Today this board will review the changes made since the June's budget hearing, understand the available resources and competing demands, and ensure our final decisions reflect the needs of Sacramento County's diverse communities. County staff prepare the budget, the board adopts it, and the public lives with the results. I want to thank our county executive, our budget team, department leaders, and staff for the many hours work that bring us that brought us this budget today. I also want to thank the residents that are here, employees, community organizations, and other stakeholders who are here to share their perspectives. We may not agree on every funding decision, but we owe the public a thoughtful and open discussion about the choices before us, the outcomes we expect, and how tax dollars are used. With that, let us call to order the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting for the fiscal year 2627 revised recommended budget. Will the clerk please call the role? Certainly. Supervisor Kennedy. Supervisor Desmond. Supervisor Hume. Here. And Chair Rodriguez. Here. We have a quorum. All right. Will you please read the Metro statement? This meeting of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is live and recorded with closed captioning. It is cable cast on Metro Cable Channel 14, the local government affairs channel on the Comcast and Direct TV Uverse Cable Systems. It is also live streamed at Metro 14Live.sackCounty.gov. Today's meeting replays Friday, September 11th at 6 o'clock PM on Metro Cable Channel 14. Once posted, the recording of this meeting can be viewed on demand at YouTube.com forward slash Metro Cable 14. The Board of Supervisors fosters public engagement during the meeting and encourages public participation, civility, and the use of courteous language. The Board does not condone the use of profanity, vulgar language, gestures, or other inappropriate behavior, including personal attacks or threats directed towards any meeting participant. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Each speaker will be given two minutes to make a public comment and are limited to making one comment per agenda off agenda item. Please be mindful of the public comment procedures to avoid being interrupted while making your comment. Comments made by the public during a Board of Supervisors meetings may include information that could be inaccurate or misleading, particularly concerning topics related to public health, voter registrations, and elections. The County of Sacramento does not endorse or validate the accuracy of public statements made during these open public forums. The recordings are shared to provide transparency and access to the procedures of public meetings. To make a comment in person, please fill out a speaker request form and hand it to clerk staff or raise your virtual hand when your item is being discussed. The chairperson will open public comments for each agenda off agenda item and direct the clerk to call the name of each speaker. When the clerk calls your name, please come to the lectern or unmute yourself and make your comment. If a speaker is unavailable to make a comment prior to the close of public comments, the speaker waves their request to speak and the clerk will file file the speaker request form in the record. The clerk will manage the timer and allow each speaker two minutes to make a comment. Off agenda public comments take place for a maximum of 30 minutes. The remainder of the agenda comments will take place at the conclusion of the time matters in the afternoon. As a reminder, rule of procedure 10B allows the chair to establish uniform time limits for people addressing the board in relation to a particular matter. Such limits may be announced at the beginning of each matter posted on the agenda and can include a setting of a specific amount of time devoted to public comment for a particular item, announcing cutoff times for receipt of request to speak forms, reducing the amount of time per speaker or other reasonable and content neutral measures. You may send written comments by email to board clerk at SACCounty.gov. Your comment will be written to the board and filed in the record. If you need an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or for medical or other reasons, please see clerk staff for assistance or contact the clerk's office at 916-874-5451. Or by email at Board Clerk at SACCounty.gov. Thank you in advance for your courtesy and understanding of the meeting procedures. Thank you. If you are able, please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. One nation undervisible with liberty.

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