Senate bill would let charter counties exceed tax caps by majority vote to fund public safety Sen. Ben Kramer's SB 520 would authorize—not require—charter counties to override tax caps by a simple majority of a county council to fund approved public-safety budgets; county and public-safety leaders supported the permissive tool as a way to address rising operational and staffing costs.

Sen. Ben Kramer's new bill could empower charter counties to prioritize public safety funding without mandating tax increases—just a simple majority vote from the council!

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County Leaders Discuss Cybersecurity Measures and Housing Development Concerns County officials recommend implementing EDR cybersecurity and review proposed residential zoning changes.

Clay County leaders are taking bold steps to enhance cybersecurity and tackle pressing domestic violence issues, but concerns over new housing developments are raising eyebrows.

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Funds reallocated from surplus counties to support needy areas Unused savings from some counties will support others in need.

California's Senate is exploring a bold plan to redirect unused county funds to aid those in dire financial need, promising a new era of fiscal equity.

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