County budget focuses on critical needs

The region’s critical needs are at the center of a newly increased budget that was formally presented to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors at a public hearing, June 13.

The recommended budget for the upcoming year shows an increase of $469.5 million, or 8.1 percent, over the current year at $6.26 billion.

The balanced budget plan focuses on helping the homeless and those with substance abuse and mental health issues. The new budget also emphasizes breaking barriers for people leaving the criminal justice system, addresses the affordable housing crisis, the quality of life in neighborho...