The county’s new budget, which significantly reduces the tax rate compared to earlier proposals, also makes steep cuts, including across-the-board reductions to county departments, with several exceptions.
The budget, approved after a contentious meeting in mid-June, called for the 5% operational reductions, excluding the sheriff’s office, senior resource center, veterans services, and the 911 center.
According to a spokesperson, County Manager Chris Coudriet shared details with staff on June 19 concerning how those workforce reductions would be achieved…