County budget builds on commitments across key areas

Gig Conaughton

County of San Diego Communications Office

The County of San Diego released a $7.15 billion recommended budget May 5 that builds on its commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice and climate change. It would add significant investments and just over 1,000 staff across priority areas. The budget also maintains essential public safety, land use, health and social services.

The total recommended budget is 1.1% smaller than the budget the County Board of Supervisors approved last year, mainly because many one-time costs for COVID-19 response are no lon...