Gibson and Dow battle over SLO County District Attorney Office funding
CalCoastNews
May 20, 2026
You know it’s a tense week in SLO County when our District Attorney and a county supervisor are trading barbs over the budget. According to CalCoastNews, Supervisor Bruce Gibson and DA Dan Dow are locked in a heated dispute over funding for the DA’s office — a clash that could even end up in court. Dow’s office already cut five positions to save $3.5 million over the past few years, but now he’s asking for more resources, while Gibson is pushing back, calling the request a partisan move.
For those of us who live here, this isn’t just inside baseball. Our DA’s office handles everything from DUI cases on Highway 101 to serious crimes in our neighborhoods, and staffing shortages can mean slower justice for victims and longer waits for everyone. It’s a tough spot: we all want fiscal responsibility, but we also want a justice system that works. Whether you side with Dow’s call for more funding or Gibson’s caution, this fight touches every one of us. Let’s hope cooler heads — and a shared love for this community — prevail before it lands in front of a judge.
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