Warren Award Recipient: Rafael Avendano

District 4 resident Rafael Avendano is the After-School and Summer Program Director for Siena Youth Center of the St. Francis Center, former Chair of the North Fair Oaks Community Council, and a hands-on leader in North Fair Oaks – and he is only 31 years old! Rafael is a passionate advocate for education, accessibility, open space, affordable housing, and the positive development of future leaders.    

Supporting businesses in North Fair Oaks

One of my favorite places to be is in the District-- speaking with you, your neighbors and local business owners about your real life joys and challenges.

Warren Award Recipient: Robert Hoover

As part of June's 2017 Black History Year, Robert Hoover, a fixture in East Palo Alto, California, shared his story about growing up in the 1930’s in the South.

Board of Supervisors Endorses New Use Rules at Tunitas Creek Beach

Prohibitions aimed at protecting environmental and public safety.

County of San Mateo Finances Strong but New Budget Urges Prudence

County Manager looks to future uncertainties in FY 2017-19 recommended budget.

Controller wins GFOA award for FY 15/16 CAFR

For Immediate Release Redwood City —  Continuing its winning streak, the San Mateo County Controller’s Office was honored for a 17th straight year with the highest recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Board of Supervisors Commits Funds for Affordable Housing

Supervisors direct Measure K revenue to bolster money for housing.

Board of Supervisors Endorses Affordable Housing Plan

Supervisors looking at ways to increase funding to $50 million.

County of San Mateo Releases Draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment

The County of San Mateo’s Office of Sustainability's draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment is a tool to guide the County and its cities in policy and adaptation planning by identifying assets and communities of potential risk throughout San Mateo County.

County discussing policies to support immigrants: Supervisors set to discuss legal defense fund, language policies

By Samantha Weigel, San Mateo Daily Journal. In an acknowledgment of San Mateo County’s diversity and inspired by the nation’s changing immigration policies, the Board of Supervisors is considering ways to support those facing deportation or language barriers. County officials will host a study session Tuesday, March 28, on actions to support immigrants that include setting up a legal defense fund, creating an access policy across county departments for non-English speakers, and establishing a new Office of Community Affairs.