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Ventura County residents will see more sheriff's deputies on the streets and the continuing growth of Santa Paula Hospital if the budget proposed Tuesday by the County Executive Officer is adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
CEO Johnny Johnston's recommended budget for the year that begins July 1 includes small spending increases for most departments, to keep pace with rising salaries and other costs, and not much to hire new workers or expand programs. Total spending is at $1.6 billion, up 4.5 percent from the current fiscal year. Spending in the general fund the portion of the budget under the county's direct control would be $875 million, a 4.4 percent increase over this year.
Johnston's proposal will now go before the County Board of Supervisors, which will adopt a final budget the week of June 18. County officials who want more money than Johnston proposes for their departments must appeal directly to the board.
"I think it's a very smart budget, because we're starting to put aside funds for some projects we need to do in the future, and we're increasing our reserves," said Supervisor Linda Parks.
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