The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2021-22 County budget on Tuesday, the $7.6 billion budget recognizes stability of County revenues and keeps resources available to address possible future economic challenges. The Board set $41 million towards its General Purpose Reserve and is projecting to end 2021-22 with a $19 million General Fund operating surplus. To address community concerns, the Board allocated $10.4 million over the next several years to help combat illegal marijuana cultivation, short-term rental oversight, illegal dumping and graffiti abatement, snow play nuisance abatement, illegal vending in problem areas, and illegal trucking activities. The post-pandemic desire for outdoor activities prompted an additional $5 million investment in the County’s Regional Parks with capital improvements planned at Glen Helen, Yucaipa, Prado, Guasti, and Mojave Narrows regional parks. Staffing was added to the Homeless Strategic Plan and technological upgrades are due for County systems and online services
