Board of Supervisors Approves Countywide Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The updated document will help the community prepare and respond to disasters.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to Study Drone-Related Legislation

At its upcoming Sept. 6 meeting, the Board of Supervisors will hold a study session to review options for drone use in San Mateo County.

County of San Mateo Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Commission on Disabilities

The San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking more than two decades promoting independence and inclusivity of all people by finding solutions, creating opportunities and coordinating resources.

Controller wins GFOA award for FY 14/15 PAFR

County of San Mateo Earns 14th Consecutive Financial Excellence Award Controller’s Popular Report Provides Public Transparent Look at County Finances REDWOOD CITY – For the 14th consecutive year, the County of San Mateo has earned a prestigious national award for excellence in financial reporting for the Popular version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 report detailing for the public in an understandable way how it receives and spends its funds.

Board of Supervisors Appoints Carlos Bolanos As Sheriff

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors at its July 12, 2016 meeting appointed Acting Sheriff Carlos Bolanos as Sheriff to finish out the two years remaining in the term of former Sheriff Greg Munks who announced his retirement last month due to health reasons.

County of San Mateo Releases Children’s Budget Reflecting Commitment to Youth

The Board of Supervisors accepts the Children, Youth and Families Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2017, a document that summarizes budgets from across County departments to provide a holistic view of the County’s financial and philosophical commitment to the more than 160,000 residents under the age 18.

County of San Mateo Releases FY 2016-17 Recommended Budget

The County of San Mateo’s financial footing remains strong but County Manager John Maltbie urges fiscal restraint as reserves draw down to lowest level in 10 years.

Public Advisory Freeze Alert

Frigid temperatures and gusty winds can cause pipes to freeze. Property owners and residents can take some simple precautions to prevent the inconvenience and expense of frozen water pipes.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Approves $5 Million to Aid Critical Nonprofits

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors allocated $5 million in emergency loans from Measure A funds to five nonprofit organizations that provide drug and alcohol treatment.

San Mateo County Launches New Office of Immigrant Support

San Mateo County is proud to announce the new Office of Immigrant Support and Coordination (OISC).  Thanks to the leadership of the County’s Board of Supervisors President Warren Slocum and the County Manager’s Office, under the oversight of the Human Services Agency (HSA), the office has been launched to coordinate available resources and services to all immigrants in the county and to manage projects that would enhance these residents’ transitions into their communities.