The Commissioners Court voted to direct the Office of Management and Budget to place the Office of Sustainability—including its grant and special funds—under Pollution Control Services in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

What it means for you

This restructuring would consolidate two county offices into one budget unit starting in FY 2027; residents who interact with either sustainability programs or pollution control services would see those functions administered together.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, for OMB to include in the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget, OCA’s Office of Sustainability including all Grant and Special Funds within the Pollution Control services for Fiscal year 2027 budget. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.