HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget Outlook Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive an informational update on the FY 2026-2027 preliminary budget outlook and Fiscal Year 2027-2028 projected deficit; b) Provide guidance on questions outlined in the report to better inform the April Workshops; c) Provide other direction as appropriate; and d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 that the above activity is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

Committee

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Introduced

February 25, 2026

On agenda

March 3, 2026

Passed

March 3, 2026

Where it was heard

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Mar 3, 2026 Acted on as follows: Pass

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