Board of Supervisors approves $9.6 billion budget, targeting investments in unincorporated regions, expanding infrastructure in underserved areas, and supporting enhanced services countywide

RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Last week, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a $9.6 billion budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year that expands essential services for the county’s growing population. Notably, the county experienced an increase of 11% comparatively to last year’s $8.6 billion budget. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to allocate $2.6 billion to Health Services, $2.2 billion to Public Safety, $2.1 billion to Human Services, and $1.2 billion to Public Works and Community Services.The 2024-2025 budget brings continued investments to unincorporated communities, develops infrastructure and economic development opportunities in underserved regions, and addresses Third District priorities. Additionally, for the third consecutive year, Riverside County’s Gene