Veteran of the Year | Assembly District 22

I was so honored to be selected by Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin as the Veteran of the Year for 2016 from District 22! There are many deserving veterans in our County and I was humbled to be this year's honoree.

Dedication of the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve (MROSD)

It was a pleasure to join the MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District for their annual Legislative Picnic on the patio of the recently opened Cooley Landing Facility at the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve in East Palo Alto. It's such a beautiful place!

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Appoint Carlos Bolanos Acting Sheriff

On July 12, 2016, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors appointed Carlos Bolanos Acting Sheriff of San Mateo County to finish out the two years remaining in the term of former Sheriff Greg Munks who stepped down for health reasons. The Board of Supervisors is grateful to have seasoned leadership in the ranks of our law enforcement and the department is fortunate to have a team of professionals that have worked closely together for several years. The County and its cities are in good hands.

Calling all Poets - Interested in becoming San Mateo County's next Poet Laureate?

Interested in becoming San Mateo County’s next Poet Laureate? If you are a published poet, 18 years old or older, a resident of San Mateo County for at least three years and have a desire to act as an ambassador and advocate for poetry within this County – consider applying!