A budget of roughly $3.1 billion has been approved for the fiscal year beginning October 1. This amount represents a $300 million increase from the previous year. The approval also includes a property tax increase, which was a point of division among the court.

The budget process began with a substantial deficit of $180 million. Various challenges were noted by the budget director, including law enforcement pay parity and increases in healthcare spending.

Further details on the budget and its implications are available from the source, including the budget proposal and comments from the budget director, Diego Ramos.