The County Attorney asked the Court to approve seventeen new positions effective August 8, 2026, spread across multiple divisions; the Court approved fifteen as presented with no general or mobility fund impact, and two more funded through a budget enhancement approved under a separate agenda item.

What it means for you

The County Attorney's Office gains seventeen total staff positions, with two of them funded by a budget enhancement tied to another item the Court acted on.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to approve fifteen positions as presented, with no general fund or mobility fund impact; and to approve two positions funded through the budget enhancement authorized under Item 2. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.