by Karen Pearlman | May 23, 2026 4:45 am
Photo courtesy County of San Diego
May 22, 2026 (San Diego County) — The County of San Diego is holding a virtual meeting and an in-person open house next week so the public will be able to learn about and weigh in on the County’s $9.15 billion recommended budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The County released its new recommended budget[1] on May 18, highlighting investments designed to maintain stability while investing in essential services and responding to growing community needs.
The budget shows a 6% increase over the current year that prioritizes core services and community stability amid a backdrop of state and federal funding uncertainty. The proposed spending plan prioritizes essential programs, from behavioral health and homelessness response to infrastructure and public safety.
The virtual meeting is scheduled to be held on Zoom[2] from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 27 and the open house will run from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 28, in Chambers in building 5520 at the San Diego County Operations Center at 5520 Overland Ave., in San Diego.
County staff will be available at both events to answer questions. Register, request language or accessibility assistance, and submit public comments on the budget through June 12 at Engage San Diego County[3].
The Board of Supervisors will open the formal budget hearing at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 1, at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, in San Diego). Residents can also register for meetings, request accessibility or language assistance, and submit comments through the Engage San Diego County website. The deadline for public comments is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12.B
San Diego County provides services to nearly 3.3 million residents across 18 incorporated cities, 18 tribal nations and myriad unincorporated areas. In addition to acting as a “city government” for unincorporated regions — handling roads, building permits and law enforcement — the County serves the entire region through emergency preparedness, criminal prosecution, public health initiatives and social safety-net programs
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