26-27 County Budget Approved
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors Tuesday formally adopted a $10.36 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, incorporating some new allocations deemed necessary during hearings on the proposed spending blueprint.
“The revisions represent targeted investments in priorities identified by the board,” county CEO Jeff Van Wagenen said in the final appropriations report received by the board Tuesday. “The 2026-27 budget continues to prioritize preservation of core services, avoidance of widespread layoffs, maintenance of prudent reserves and gradual reduction of the structural deficit through active fiscal management.”
The board signed off on the spending plan in a 5-0 vote without comment. However, prior to the close of the public hearing, Moreno Valley resident and frequent board commentator Roy Bleckert told the supervisors the budget reflected their lack of “will to do what’s right.”…