Fresno County’s $5.5B Budget Under Fire | Fresno News

Fresno County is rolling out its record-breaking $5.5 billion budget, designed to serve over a million residents and support more than 8,000 workers — amid growing financial uncertainty from shrinking state and federal funding. Facing looming cuts, the county is prioritizing eliminating vacant roles over slashing services, while setting aside millions for new federal mandates and social service reserves. While departments like Behavioral Health and the Sheriff’s Office see major boosts, Public Health takes a $10 million hit. The DA’s office, though getting more money, still struggles with deputy shortages due to heavy caseloads and lower pay. With eight departments presenting their plans in a bid for greater transparency, turnout remains uncertain — will residents show up this year to shape how this massive budget impacts their lives? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/a4e07190a75654ae