Paul Cook

fuels reduction project

While the exact project cost wasn't specified, proactive brush clearing usually saves taxpayers millions in potential disaster recovery and property damage.

CARE Act implementation

It's going to cost a pretty penny in local and state funds to set up these courts and mental health programs, but proponents argue it will save money on emergency services down the road.

charter review

While no direct price tag is attached yet, shifting government power structures usually brings hidden costs for restructuring and legal reviews.

law enforcement shooting

Local taxpayers might end up footing the bill for potential investigations and lawsuits if things go south.

federal investigation

This probe could drain taxpayer funds on legal defenses and derail lucrative airport development deals.

law enforcement investigation

While no specific dollar amounts have been released yet, investigations like this usually cost taxpayers a bundle in legal fees and administrative delays.

board of supervisors actions

Without the specific actions listed, it's impossible to say whether this meeting costs taxpayers, saves money, or shifts funds between programs.

Approve and accept Grant Award (State Agreement No. CCTR-6272) from the California Department of Social Services for the General Child Care and Development Program, in the amount of $3,467,859, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June…

Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 21-666 with General Building Management Co. to provide custodial services for multiple County locations, increasing the contract amount by $223,809, from an amount not to exceed of $1,556,020 to…

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 23-198 with General Building Management Co. to provide custodial services for multiple County locations, increasing the contract amount by $492,090, from an amount not to exceed of $4,496,558 to…

Accept donation of one 2026 Polaris General XP 1000, side-by-side, utility task vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number 3NSGME990TH172359), with a total value of $51,950.49, from the Morongo Basin Search and Rescue Team.

Adopt Resolution appointing candidates in lieu of election for certain contests in the November 3, 2026 General Election, where the number of persons filing a Declaration of Candidacy was less than or equal to the number of offices to be…

Approve the General License and Support Terms for Software Subscriptions with axaio software GmbH, which includes non-standard terms, for seven MadeToTag Desktop licenses for Adobe InDesign, in the approximate amount of $4,772.22, for a…

Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 23-521, with San Diego State University Research Foundation, to provide Social Worker training for Children and Family Services staff, revising the definitions, scope of work, general contract…

1. Acting as the governing body of San Bernardino County, adopt Resolution approving the selection of the change in cost of living methodology and adopting the 2025-26 final appropriations limits for the County General Fund and Library. 2.…

1. Approve the bid documents for the General Building Job Order Contract services and authorize the Project and Facilities Management Department to advertise for competitive bids for approximately 10, one-year General Building Job Order…

Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Annual Progress Report portion in accordance with Government Code section 65400.

1. Reject all Prequalification Submittals received on January 7, 2026, for the Best Value Healthcare General Building Request for Qualification and find that the rejection of the Prequalification Submittals is in the best general interest…

Approve and authorize the submission of the annual Continued Funding Application to the California Department of Education for the California State Preschool General Child Care and Development Program, in the amount of $3,467,850, for the…

Adopt Resolution appointing a candidate to serve as a member of the Board of Directors, in lieu of election for certain contests in the November 5, 2024, General Election, where no person filed a Declaration of Candidacy.