By Miriam Raftery
June 29, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – San Diego County Supervisors this week approved a balanced budget of $8.5 billion for fiscal year 2024-2025. Among the East County capital projects funded are:
- Ramona Fire Station 80 - $250,000
- Ramona Sheriff's Substation - $5,000,000
- Stowe Trail - $4,400,000
- Sycamore Canyon Trails - $3,600,000
- Lindo Lake Improvements - $4,000,000
- East County Archery Park - $150,000
- Keeping Lake Hodges, Lake Sutherland, and El Capitan Reservoirs Open = $59,000
- $65.5 million for resurfacing 101 miles in unincorporated areas, including sections of Tavern Road and Japatul Road in Alpine. Report roads that need repairs here.
Supervisor Joel Anderson says, “Our balanced County budget is a huge win for District 2 residents and our shared top priorities of strong public and fire safety, attainable housing, improving homelessness and mental health, and supporting economic development.”
He notes that at a time when many jurisdictions are wrestling with substantial budget deficits and decreased funding from the State, "It is a relief to know the County of San Diego will be able to continue delivering critical programs and projects for our County residents.”
The lion's share of the budget (40.5%) is allocated for health and human services, followed by public safety (34.2%), finance and general government (10.9%), land use and environmental (9.3%), finance, other (5.3%) and capital programs (1.6%).