Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today adopted the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget after considering $123.1 million in revisions that include final fund balance adjustments, allocating Measure K sales tax revenue for housing and immigrant needs, and setting aside funds to replace the County’s homeless shelter and property tax system.

Funding Projects and Programs that Matter

As Supervisor, I have had the opportunity to fund programs through district-specific Measure K money that can make a real difference in people's lives and in our community.

Warren Award Recipient: Recology

What makes an organization a great partner? It's not just doing the job well – it’s doing it well and in collaboration with the community. Recology is a great partner and it is for that reason that they receive this Warren Award.    

Board of Supervisors Approves New Protections for Mobile Home Tenants

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors acted today to require relocation assistance to help any displaced tenants of the seven mobile home parks in the unincorporated area resettle if, and when, those parks are closed or converted.

County of San Mateo Names New Directors for Parks, Project Development

The County of San Mateo is proud to announce new directors at the helm of its Parks Department and the newly formed Project Development Unit, bringing with them years of leadership experience and innovation to serve the community’s open space and infrastructure needs.

Support for Young Immigrants

Immigrants are an integral part of our San Mateo County community. I am proud of the contributions that immigrants who reside in District 4 have made to the fabric of our county and our country.

Carpool Lanes Offer More Options for Commuters

Whether we take a car or a bus, many of us face gridlock on our commutes to work. I think we can do better, that's why I'm an advocate for increasing options for commuters. For those who get around by car or bus, for the first mile, for the last mile or for our whole commute, there should be a way to get there faster and more reliably.

Warren Award Recipient: Melissa Reggiardo

Melissa Reggiardo, Principal Planner for San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), has been very busy for the past year and a half. Melissa’s been the lead project manager for the Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study - a $1.2 million dollar study that identifies strategies, including a rail crossing, to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility between Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.    

Growing Momentum for the Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Improvements

The Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study was published this week. It identifies strategies, including a rail crossing, to reduce congestion and improve mobility between Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. I believe that this rail crossing is a key component to addressing our traffic crisis. It can and should be built. Others are joining me, our momentum is growing! What are your hopes for the Corridor? Talk to me--650-363-4570 or tweet me @warrenslocum!

Dumbarton Rail Bridge is a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

The Dumbarton rail bridge is the missing link in our mega-regional transportation network. I have been working with SamTrans, the owners of the rail bridge, and others to add this vital link to help alleviate traffic in our region. There is not one fix to the transportation crisis, but there are steps we can take to make a measurable difference. The Dumbarton rail bridge offers us a once-in-a-generation the opportunity to do just that. Let me know what you think!

Language Access Policy

On June 27th, Supervisor Canepa and I recommended that the County develop a Language Access policy. Have you ever walked into a building and had no idea which floor you needed to be on? How about trying to get assistance in a government office when no one speaks your language? Even if you haven’t experienced this, some of your neighbors probably have.

County of San Mateo Asks Public to Help to Protect Tunitas Creek Beach

New prohibitions on overnight camping, fires take effect July 24, 2017.