By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office
May 1, 2025 | 8:20 AM
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The County released a balanced, $8.62 billion recommended budget Thursday that prioritizes vital services and the region’s needs while addressing funding challenges.
It is an increase of $85.8 million or 1% over the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
Ongoing challenges include slowing tax revenues, rising costs, uncertainties about the economy and unknown changes in upcoming state and federal funding.
Despite these uncertainties, the recommended budget is designed to protect core services for residents in the region and continues investments in issues important to San Diegans.
The balanced budget limits spending compared to recent years and prioritizes mandated programs as well responsibilities in the unincorporated area where the County delivers services similar to a city.
The operational plan shows a decrease in recommended staffing, 190 fewer positions or 0.9% less than last fiscal year for a total recommended staff of 20,281.25. The County reduced staffing through attrition, eliminating some vacant positions and streamlining some operations.
The budget continues to invest in housing, homeless solutions and behavioral health.
