'State of Budget' address outlines plans, risks

The May 10 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote to set a budget hearing for June 6 included the official action of receiving the Chief Administrative Officer’s proposed operational plan for fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07. The action was also an occasion for CAO Walt Ekard to make his “State of the Budget” address.

“We will be living within our means and doing what is most important first,” Ekard said. “We will continue to look for ways to send resources to front-line services that make a difference.”

The county’s budget includes both dedicated revenue and general-purpose revenue. The a...