2026-27 Riverside County Budget
City News Service
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Riverside County public safety and other agencies will not receive all of the appropriations they requested under the 2026-27 fiscal year budget tentatively approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, though the county chief executive officer reiterated that impromptu spending requests will be considered anytime they’re submitted.
“The absence of funding (for some departments) does not mean there’s an absence of need,” CEO Jeff Van Wagenen told the board ahead of its 5-0 vote Tuesday to accept the spending blueprint and close hearings on the proposed budget. “With this budget, we’re seeking to avoid layoffs in critical positions … and also maintain prudent reserves and reduce the structural budget deficit.”…