Oct 15, 2026Board meeting
Ory County Council Budget Workshop
The council held a budget workshop to review departmental enhancement requests for the upcoming budget cycle. Key discussion topics included the utilization of the new Central Coast Complex and the relocation of various county services to that facility, the status of the ongoing compensation study, and strategic initiatives related to behavioral services funded by opioid settlement proceeds. Additionally, the council addressed cybersecurity and safety priorities, the use of AI software for assessment efficiency, and the operational needs of the IT, Assessor, and Treasurer departments regarding staffing and service delivery.