Here Is The Budget Proposal For This Bay Area County

MARIN COUNTY, CA — The Marin County Office of the County Executive stated that economic uncertainty at the federal and state levels factored into the 2025-26 budget for Marin County, which the Board of Supervisors will review May 6. There will be public budget hearings May 19-21.

“The county team has worked hard to develop a balanced budget in these challenging times,” said Derek Johnson, a county executive. “The proposed budget continues to drive Marin toward goals that matter, including infrastructure enhancements, climate change adaptations, solutions for homelessness and affordable housing, and building on a sense of belonging for all. I'm really excited about the new and bold focus of the board to promote community vitality in a unique way, one that will improve quality of life for existing and future generations.”

The budget is totaled at $865.8 million, which included $10.4 million in funds allocated to one-time enhancements and pilot initiatives. The budget will increase 6% over the current year.

The largest portion of increased costs was due to mandated county contributions to the state for MediCal reimbursements, according to the Marin County OCE. Other increased costs were required to meet state mandated mobile crisis response services and wildfire response, according to a press release.

The largest sources of revenue are 42% from taxes and 37% from state and federal governments. The largest expenditures are workforce salaries and benefits, which account for 56% of the expenditures, and public services and supplies, which accounts for 32%, according to the Marin County OCE.

About 70% of the county budget is for programs such as public health, public safety and justice-related services such as courts and police, according to the Marin County OCE.

Watch the May 19-21 hearings here. Provide feedback prior to the meeting here.