Santa Barbara County leaders are considering a proposed $1.4 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which will allow the county to maintain programs and services at current levels.
It’s the fourth year in a row that the county is looking at a budget which wouldn’t require cuts.
There has been minor growth in property, sales, and hotel tax revenue.
Cannabis tax revenue dipped slightly in the last year, to $16 million, because of a drop in market prices. The budget proposal includes a full funded reserve fund of more than $40 million.
Santa Barbara County Supervisors will begin their final budget hearings Tuesday morning, and continue into Wednesday if needed.