Santa Barbara County’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes 84 layoff notices across multiple departments, with the largest impacts concentrated in County Health and Social Services.
County officials say the proposed reductions are part of a broader effort to address projected budget deficits while maintaining core services for residents.
According to information provided by the county, the proposed budget incorporates a two-year balancing strategy aimed at addressing General Fund shortfalls. County officials say reductions in state and federal funding, including impacts associated with H.R. 1, are contributing to the financial challenges facing health and human services programs…