County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors Bans Flavored Tobacco Sales

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in favor of banning the sale of flavored tobacco products at pharmacies and retailers in the unincorporated areas of the county as a way to promote community health, particularly among youth.

Board of Supervisors Will Place Regional Bridge Toll Increase on June Ballot

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today voted to place on the June ballot a measure that would raise Bay Area bridge tolls up to three dollars to fund key regional transportation projects aimed at easing congestion.

Mid-Year Budget Review Shows County Finances Remain Strong

 The County of San Mateo’s finances remain strong but budget leaders yesterday cautioned the Board of Supervisors to remain fiscally prudent as a buffer against future unknowns and to stay focused on providing critical programs and services despite the growing noise of discontent on the national level.

Keeping Health In Stock at Food Pantries

The County of San Mateo and community groups from Daly City to East Palo Alto are joining forces to provide fresh and healthy food to individuals and families in need Listen to the podcast Do you want to know where Measure K tax dollars are being invested?

2017 Property Tax Highlights Publication Press Release

For Immediate Release Redwood City — The Property Tax Highlights publication for fiscal year 2016-17 released today shows that the total annual countywide tax levy was $2.4 billion — $163.2 million more than the prior year. Although the increase in revenues is part of a multi-year positive trend, County Controller Juan Raigoza explained that local government agencies’ operating costs, which are largely impacted by the cost of doing business in the San Francisco Bay Area, have also increased in recent years.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Reorganizes, Chooses Pine as President

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors held its annual reorganization today, choosing as its 2018 president District One Supervisor Dave Pine who said his priorities for the next year include hiring a new county manager, implementing the County’s capital program, and focusing on transportation and water related issues.