County Budget Workshops Discuss Deep Cuts to Health, Social Services

County Budget Workshops Discuss Deep Cuts to Health, Social Services

Santa Barbara County’s first day of budget workshops discussed deep cuts to health and social services, and how to continue meeting the community’s needs. On Monday, the Board of Supervisors began hearing budget proposals for the next fiscal year from department heads. The county’s fiscal year begins on July 1, and the board will approve a new budget in June. Mona Miyasato, the county executive officer, began the meeting by saying this week will…