Breathing Easier in North Fair Oaks

In October of 2014, our Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance to ban smoking in multi-family dwellings in the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. That ordinance began in January 1, 2015 with new multi-family dwellings; in January 1, 2016, it expanded to include existing multi-family units. We sincerely hope to improve the health of the residents in the County.

Elections Office offers e-filing for campaign disclosure forms

A story from the San Mateo Daily Journal that was published on 1/13/2016 and reposted here along with my kudos to the Elections Office for their new online e-filing system for campaign disclosure forms. It's a step that is in keeping with the online world in which we live!

VRS Celebrates the Holidays and their updated Kitchen!

My staff and I celebrated the holidays with the staff of the County's Human Services Agency (HSA) and the Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) Division and their clients at their remodeled facility in Belmont on January 13th. We served and shared a classic Thanksgiving Dinner!

Honored to be Elected President of the Board of Supervisors

On January 5th, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Supervisor Slocum to be the President of the Board. He noted how honored he was by their confidence in him and was pleased that Supervisor Don Horsley was elected Vice President of the Board. He thanked outgoing President, Supervisor Carole Groom for her leadership over the past year noting her compassion for the residents, enthusiasm for the County and steady, guiding hand through complex issues.