Santa Clara County approves $13.7 billion budget — but fiscal challenges still lie ahead

Santa Clara County approves $13.7 billion budget — but fiscal challenges still lie ahead

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved the $13.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year this week, while acknowledging that challenging financial times still lie ahead as they brace for further cuts from the feds. The budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, is an increase from the current $12.5 billion budget, driven largely by the county’s purchase of its fourth hospital in East San Jose. The county took o…