District 1 County Supervisor Mary Sackett, above, explains the newly approved Marin County budget in her weekly newsletter to constituents:
On May 21, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an $865.8 million budget for fiscal year 2025–2026, a 6% increase over last year. Of that, the General Fund totals $660 million, up 7%, with key revenue sources including local taxes (42%) and state and federal contributions (37%). Roughly 70% of the total budget supports mandated services, including public health, libraries, fire safety, and justice programs.
Despite anticipated cuts in federal and state funding, Marin’s sound fiscal management allows continued investment in critical community priorities. This includes $20.4 million for affordable housing and expanded support for mental health services, such as the 24/7 mobile crisis response team. The County is also boosting wildfire preparedness by adding eight full-time Fire Department positions focused on prevention, training, and emergency response, funded by increased CalFire revenues. With a balanced budget and strong reserves, Marin County remains committed to delivering vital services and preparing for the future.
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