As the July 1 deadline grows closer, the county is doing its part to make the budget work. But many groups like Durham Public Schools just won't accept these cuts.

"I want to remind everyone that this is not a county department. This is an independent local education agency and we have a responsibility to teach our children," Steve Martin with Durham Public Schools said.

With these cuts, the sheriff's office said it will be forced to lay off 40 deputies. Commissioner Joe Bower said that could be trouble.

"Certainly we have to have law enforcement. We all know that. I don't think Durham has room to reduce law enforcement," Bower said.

Other departments will also feel the effects. Some Durham non profits said these cuts could hurt people suffering from substance abuse. Roland Staton with the Recovery Center of Durham said this can contribute to a number of additional problems in the county.

"It's a crying shame when you're saying that three out of 10 folks aren't going to be have that opportunity because they are not willing to make the sacrifice to keep the program intact," Staton said.

Durham Health Department will join these groups, cutting a big chunk of its funding. But officials say there still is time to make changes if people speak up.

And these groups, along with Durham County residents can speak their mind at a public hearing on Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m.