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Discussion of program cuts in the FY2025 preliminary plan
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Council Member Farias inquires about program cuts in the FY2025 preliminary plan, but Commissioner Holmes initially denies any targeted cuts. Upon further questioning, specific programs are mentioned.
- Commissioner Holmes initially states that no programs were targeted for savings and reductions.
- Council Member Farias mentions cuts to Arches program, behavioral health units, and the IMPACT program.
- The discussion reveals a disconnect between the council member's understanding of the budget and the commissioner's initial response.
Amanda Farias
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So since programming continues to play a central role in DOP's mission, why were programs targeted for savings and reductions in the fiscal twenty twenty five prelim plan?
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Why were programs Targeted for savings and reductions cuts?
Juanita Holmes
0:48:32
No programs was targeted for savings and reductions.
Amanda Farias
0:48:36
In FY twenty five prelim?
0:48:38
I don't know many
Juanita Holmes
0:48:39
programs.
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What programs?
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No.
Amanda Farias
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No programs.
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Okay we'll get that data point to you and follow-up.
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Right,
Juanita Holmes
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Yeah.
Amanda Farias
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There has been an increase in re arrests and violations of probation in both adult and family court.