County Cuts Hit Hard But Not as Bad

County supervisors narrowly averted a brutal 400-job layoff by slashing 28 million dollars in cuts — ultimately sparing 60 positions, with a last-minute state deal possibly saving 17 public health nurses. Despite the relief, the cuts still hit hard, forcing pharmacy closures and sparking tension over public safety funding. County Executive Mona Miyasato, who’s stepping down after 12 years, and long-serving Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, after 16, are leaving a legacy of resilience — and a government poised for major change. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94e00bbbd584a86d