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The purchase price for the Crest Building is $3.5 million; the Historical Society said it already has $1.0 million in hand and sought the remaining $2.5 million as a county loan. The board approved the loan with an intent to finance through the County General Reserve Fund; staff recommended a 30‑year repayment schedule at a not‑to‑exceed interest rate of 4.5 percent. The board vote was unanimous.

Why it matters: The society serves as the county’s archival institution, safeguarding government and community records. Museum leadership told the board the society’s collections have outgrown existing storage and that the Crest Building—adjacent to county administrative offices and already equipped for archival use—can provide climate‑controlled storage, exhibit and program space while generating revenue to help underwrite ongoing operations.

What the board approved: A deed of trust and loan terms to allow the Historical Society to close on the Crest Building purchase; the board also approved appropriating $2.5 million from county reserves to fund the loan. The Historical Society plans phased use: archive storage first, additional program and exhibit space later.

Public comment and context: Historical Society executive director Philip Merlo described the acquisition as a cost‑effective alternative to building new archival storage and said the downtown location would make collections more accessible and help the museum expand programming. County staff confirmed the building's basement and configuration fit archival needs and noted the acquisition is consistent with the society’s role under a long‑standing operating agreement with the county.

Ending: The society said it will open a new 175th‑anniversary exhibit Saturday, and expects the Crest Building purchase to enable expanded archival access and community programming going forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors • Budget Hearing • June 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board approved a $2.5 million, 30‑year loan from county reserves to the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum to support purchase of the Crest Building at 20 N. Sutter St. The society will use the building for archival storage, exhibits and program space.","taxTitle","San Joaquin County, California","taxId",3688,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515379,"San Joaquin County adopts $3.0 billion 2025–26 budget, highlights reserves and risks from state/federal uncertainty",550,0,550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4086126-8044d2afd21b1deca290738cd3ea2dd9&start=0&end=550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4086126-8044d2afd21b1deca290738cd3ea2dd9/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6515379/San-Joaquin-County/California/San-Joaquin-County-adopts-30-billion-202526-budget-highlights-reserves-and-risks-from-statefederal-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515379-0d1093555d495ea7df3fc09c85309137/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154269&Signature=eolCzbTW9MWGJ18cmmezj-4WXxunlXEFe-jM-amjkFZhkZ8jY~kzEUs-0sW6nibHZ7xHODFIr4d1Lcp~2FAAwGvM17C-s5Ebk8mCplljscGg5-GTZUlqQtp7rsoANbUWHTjRDsun1Mih9WyI5EVh54jyDxq-59cxpSc4x2fL3pn1AbowdXmAVsfMuNhugTsEPeqbKZq94I-PJ1DzcvlgF3DI4gRlO~kox8cMgnQeMbrecnnIvjz~IRvD2IdfUSgfHq-iqpmJ1F0OsrLQQW77dSgwCsxVhGdATL2MY9-6rwh-XA7zmgB4UZa9q5L1ruE14y40tSoyu~DaCWur~BP95A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Joaquin County adopted its 2025–26 final budget on June 17 after the Board of Supervisors held a full-day public hearing and departmental presentations. The County Administrator’s Office presented a proposed total budget of $3.0 billion, including a General Fund budget of $1.6 billion and staff recommendations for limited supplemental items.

Key numbers and decisions
- Total county budget: $3,000,000,000 (increase of $198.6 million over prior year).
- General Fund (20 25–26): $1,600,000,000, including a $5.0 million appropriation for contingencies.
- General Purpose Revenue (GPR): $476,800,000.
- Departmental revenues (non-GPR) supporting the budget: $2.4 billion.
- Proposed staffing countywide: 8,332.1 full‑time equivalents (7,684 full‑time allocated + 648.1 part‑time FTEs).
- Supplemental funding recommended and included in the budget: $10.4 million total (of which approximately $4.0 million ongoing and $6.4 million one‑time).

Why it matters: The balanced budget funds operations across law and justice, health and human services, public works, parks and the county’s capital program. Staff cautioned that state and federal funding remains uncertain; if major cuts arrive, mid‑year revisions would be required.

Board discussion and risks: County staff presented a multi‑year outlook showing reserves could be needed by 2026–27 unless revenues grow faster than projected or costs fall. Supervisors pressed staff about exposure to state proposals—particularly Medi‑Cal and CalFresh eligibility changes—as well as federal risks that could arrive as a “September surprise.” Human services and hospital leaders testified that reductions in state or federal funding would rapidly affect local service levels and payer mix for hospitals.

Supplementals and departmental highlights: The board approved a limited set of supplemental requests, prioritizing public safety, court services and critical IT and health investments. Departments were asked to limit ongoing requests; staff recommended cautious use of contingency funds to support only the highest‑priority items.

Vote and next steps: The Board approved the budget as presented. County staff will monitor state and federal actions and return with proposed mid‑year adjustments if required. Supervisors directed departments to continue conservative hiring where feasible and develop contingency plans for program reductions in the event of state/federal funding changes.

Ending: The board’s adoption locks in the county’s operating plan for the year but also kicks off follow‑up work to track state and federal budget actions and to prepare contingency scenarios for critical programs.","The Board adopted the county budget for FY 2025–26 after a multi-hour public hearing. The total budget is $3.0 billion; the General Fund totals $1.6 billion, with general purpose revenue at $476.8 million. Staff warned of potential state and federal cuts in coming months and presented a multi‑year outlook showing reserve drawdown risk by 2026–27.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6515383,"San Joaquin supervisors split on commemorative flags after hours of public comment; POW/MIA and Pride flag votes advance",8787,1862000,10649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4086126-8044d2afd21b1deca290738cd3ea2dd9&start=1862&end=10649","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4086126-8044d2afd21b1deca290738cd3ea2dd9/thumbnail_1862000.jpg","/articles/6515383/San-Joaquin-County/California/San-Joaquin-supervisors-split-on-commemorative-flags-after-hours-of-public-comment-POWMIA-and-Pride-flag-votes-advance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515383-d3ebaceceb32f72fd40f5afbbab521f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154269&Signature=lu9RyDMxWWXVQq64cHsPu81Jk0oSODaY7e6iXSRVTWACaJ2XI3iY9m6PeEHehh8R~s3jGEKSstZQo-natwaUPIulD4lmnjIfI42C~~xYsVLjbLq9~pZq2Q5mkl1wdTyx3SyF625lSsU-aCrj46VCfCFY-63mwbO6hW0sEs9CPV7NNd7dUtr2b6e9Gu23f7WlW3zVnXr8SW6CBBM-GNlToL1YLlt~9~wT0cb~rpFL-O2ISSg42v8k9gR0AbyAbUSaCB~CmcGkaUcYG0poaIAUDsTBccf9VcTvoE-1gpzYHwdV4q6viqfHhxettZPD1mCzrAbFDouHaK2cB6OhUh0t8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on June 17 approved two separate measures allowing commemorative flags to be flown on county property after a long public hearing that drew hundreds of speakers. The board voted 5-0 to permit the POW/MIA flag (item 3) under conditions discussed during the meeting, and 4-1 to allow the Pride flag (item 6) to be flown on a date requested by community groups.

The board’s action followed a lengthy public comment period in which dozens of speakers described the flags as symbols of recognition for different communities. Supporters of the Pride flag said public visibility can reduce social isolation and save lives; opponents said flying flags other than the U.S. flag risks division. Several veterans’ speakers urged that the POW/MIA flag be flown in accordance with federal practice.

Why it matters: The county’s decisions set a local precedent for how commemorative requests are handled and spotlight a broader governance question—whether the county should create a single, written policy governing which non-governmental flags may be raised, when and on which poles.

What the board did: Item 3 (POW/MIA flag) passed 5-0 after veterans and veterans organizations urged its use on specific days. Item 6 (Pride flag) passed 4-1 after extensive public testimony from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, youth and local officials who described incidents of anti-LGBTQ vandalism and threats to community safety. Several supervisors said they hoped to limit future controversy by revising the county’s flag policy but differed on how prescriptive a new policy should be.

Public testimony: Residents for and against the commemorative requests packed the chamber. Several veterans emphasized the POW/MIA flag’s role in honoring missing service members and cited federal guidance on commemorative days; Marvin Hernandez described June 12 as Women Veterans Recognition Day and urged continued veteran involvement in decisions affecting veteran services. Supporters of the Pride flag, including organizers from the San Joaquin Pride Center, said the single-day display sends an important message to LGBTQ+ youth and community members that they are seen and safe. Opponents, including several speakers who said they are veterans or naturalized citizens, argued the American flag should be the primary symbol representing all residents.

Discussion and next steps: Several supervisors urged a formal policy that sets clear procedures, review periods and outreach steps for future commemorative-flag requests. County staff and counsel said a written policy could include annual schedules, a process to request a third public flagpole for community groups, or a framework for time-limited displays. The board debated whether to refer a draft policy to an ad-hoc group for community input. A motion to accelerate consideration of a new policy was discussed but not finalized; supervisors signaled they will pursue follow-up work on flag policy language and implementation.

Ending note: The votes themselves were procedural approvals of specific request forms on the day’s agenda. Supervisors and staff said they expect to return with proposed policy language in coming months to reduce future disputes and clarify how requests for commemorative flags are handled.","After more than three hours of public comment and debate, the Board of Supervisors approved flying the POW/MIA flag and the Pride flag on specified dates, while opening a broader discussion of a permanent flag policy. The meeting included passionate testimony from veterans, veterans’ advocates and LGBTQ+ residents.","actionData","errors"]

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County approves $2.5 million loan to Historical Society to buy Crest Building near county offices

San Joaquin County adopts $3.0 billion 2025–26 budget, highlights reserves and risks from state/federal uncertainty

San Joaquin supervisors split on commemorative flags after hours of public comment; POW/MIA and Pride flag votes advance