STATE OF COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS GOALS, CHALLENGES

The 21st State of the County Address showed the challenges we are facing on several fronts, from homelessness to pedestrian safety. Board of Supervisors Chairman David Couch says everyone needs to join the effort. “We need your time, we need your brains, we need your expertise, and we need you right now.” Couch also told the 600 attendees of Wednesday’s event the deep budget deficit from crashing oil prices several years ago will be “completely mitigated” by next year.

Suzanne Grant