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Broken Promises and Budget Shortfalls

by Andy Caldwell

Jun 16, 2024
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The 2024-25 proposed final Santa Barbara County budget represents an abysmal failure in several respects as it pertains to ethics, the economy, and the environment.

Ethical Shortcomings

Regarding ethics, county supervisors, years ago, promised to address the gargantuan shortfall in maintaining our roads, parks, and buildings by spending an additional 18% …

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