As Contra Costa County faces ongoing economic uncertainty and long-term fiscal planning challenges, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will convene its annual retreat at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Antioch City Hall.
The retreat will focus on reviewing current economic conditions and discussing strategies to guide the County’s financial planning and policy priorities.
“As federal policy discussions continue to evolve, the retreat gives the Board an opportunity to review economic conditions and plan responsibly for the future,” said Board Chair Diane Burgis, who represents District 3. “Our focus remains on thoughtful, data-informed decision-making that protects core services and positions Contra Costa County for long-term stability.”
Supervisors are scheduled to receive an economic forecast from Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., founding partner of Beacon Economics. Additional presentations will address budget development considerations, capital projects, and other key fiscal topics.
The Board of Supervisors oversees County government and manages a $7.16 billion budget serving approximately 1.2 million residents across the East Bay. Contra Costa County currently holds a “AAA” bond rating.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will be open to the public in person at Antioch City Hall. It will also be broadcast live on Contra Costa Television (CCTV) on Comcast Xfinity Channel 27, U-Verse Channel 99, and Astound Channels 32 and 1027. Livestream access will be available at www.contracosta.ca.gov and www.contracostatv.org
A “retreat” open to the public? … just call it a public meeting or forum
Considering large number of very bad decisions reached
in that room over the years, should move to another city.
They are spending money on an annual retreat to plan on how to budget responsibly.
Oh boy! A junket to Antioch!
What a waste of money!
Any new ideas? Raise taxes! We just did that though… Pay ourselves more! Too soon… Let’s name some local infrastructure of nominal interest after ourselves! Now you’re cooking!
“Plan responsibly for the future.”
That’s something they’ve never done before; why would they start now?
Ultimately, all they care about is their cutoff at the top.
The retreat is a reckless waste of taxpayers’ dollars.
Reckless spending is not responsible.