The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved a $13.7 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, reflecting an increase driven by the acquisition of a new hospital. While the budget increase addresses local health services, concerns remain over federal funding uncertainty, particularly with potential Medicaid cuts. In preparation, county officials have proactively adjusted their budget, reallocating funds locally to protect essential services despite challenging economic conditions. County Executive James Williams emphasized the importance of making budgetary decisions on the community's own terms amid these fiscal challenges.
During these challenging times, it is important that we continue to make budget decisions on our own terms as a community, while holding firm to the values that define us.
The Board's decision to act now to realign local general fund dollars to backfill certain anticipated federal funding losses will help prevent greater impacts to critical services.
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