In September, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 2012 budget carryover measure that partially closes a funding shortfall for an important social service agency while setting aside some funds in the case of federal budget cuts.
The budget measure partially closes a $9.5 million budget shortfall for the Falls Church/Fairfax Community Services Board, an agency that provides critical mental health services, as well as a host of programs for the developmentally disabled. However, the agency will still have to endure some $2 million in budget cuts.
Fortunately, CSB programs that assist young children with disabilities will be unaffected by the funding cuts.
The budget measure also includes a provision to set aside some $8 million to be used in the event of Federal spending cuts, which could potentially devastate the region’s economy.
Meanwhile County Executive Ed Long has issued a memo asking all County agencies to prepare for budget cuts of up to 10% next year in the event that massive federal budget cuts, known as “sequestration” go into effect.
My Note: Fairfax is gearing up for a potential financial NOVAGEDDON. Let us hope and pray that sequestration does not happen!
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