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Federal funding cuts hitting DSS and county budget

Vacancies at Social Services are slowing case processing; the county will pilot using lapsed salary funds to hire outside contractors to keep performance standards and state reimbursements on track.

6 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

CriticalWater Utilities

Water Capacity, Rates and Allocations

Growth is straining county water: the county buys about 30 million gallons a month from PWC at rates its own water fees don't fully cover, and new fire-code rules will demand far more water capacity for developments without public water. The Board raised the allocation threshold to 80 percent to keep projects moving and discussed — but didn't adopt — possible rate increases.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026