Del Norte County board adopts 2026–27 budget and sets appropriation limits

The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the county's fiscal year 2026'27 budgets and to set the appropriate appropriation limits.

Supervisor Starkey moved to approve the resolution closing the 14-day public hearing and adopting the budgets; Supervisor Short seconded, and the board recorded a unanimous roll-call vote. "I want to thank the budget team," one supervisor said, praising staff for walking board members through outstanding questions before the vote.

Board members and staff described the budget process as difficult this year but noted cooperation from department heads, unions and consultants in reaching a solution. The resolution approves both general-fund and non-general-fund budgets and formally sets the county's statutory appropriation limits for the coming fiscal year.

The board did not amend the adopted plan during the meeting; staff will proceed with implementation steps identified in the budget packet and any required public notices.