Census 2020 Online Outreach Toolkit Available Now!

The San Mateo County census team has developed an online outreach toolkit which has resources to help you prepare, plan, implement, and track census outreach.  The national census is very important to our democracy, and every person counts, regardless of age, immigration status, or criminal history.   

County of San Mateo Programs for Housing, Medication Assisted Treatment Earn Two Statewide Awards for Innovation and Results

The County of San Mateo’s innovative efforts to make housing accessible to residents at all price points and treat those with severe substance abuse issues through a unique multi-disciplinary approach have earned two prestigious Challenge Awards from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). 

Requirement for Erosion Control and/or Tree Protection Pre-Site Inspection

Due to state stormwater pollution prevention requirements and recent instances of tree damage and unauthorized tree removal, we have instituted an Erosion Control and/or Tree Protection Pre-Site Inspection Requirement for construction or demolition on specific site types.

County Cuts Ribbon on New Regional Operations Center for Disaster Response and Recovery

The County of San Mateo today celebrated the completion of its new $64.5 million Regional Operations Center (ROC), a state-of-the-art and seismically safe facility to house its Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications which operates 9-1-1 dispatch, and a secure data center.  

Board of Supervisors Declare Climate Emergency in San Mateo County

Resolution calls for accelerated actions and local collaboration to combat climate change.  

County Releases FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget for Adoption

Board of Supervisors to consider $3.5 billion budget after September Revisions  

U.S. Census Bureau Jobs in San Mateo County

The U. S. Census Bureau is now hiring residents to fill up to 800 positions in San Mateo County.  There are a variety of jobs, most of which are Non-Response Follow-Up positions: individuals who will go door-to-door in specific neighborhoods encouragings and assisting residents in filling out their questionnaires.

San Mateo County’s Agricultural Production Nears $150 Million

San Mateo County’s overall crop values increased by $6.5 million last year to $149.2 million, according to the 2018 Agricultural Crop Report.

Five New San Mateo County LGBTQ Commissioners Appointed

The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Commission of San Mateo County attracted numerous talented applicants in its latest recruitment to fill five open seats. A total of 33 applications were received from throughout San Mateo County, demonstrating keen interest in the important work of the Commission. After a thorough review by a panel comprised of two County supervisors, the Commission co-chairs and staff, five applicants were offered appointments to the Commission.

Powerful testimonial from Immigrant Legal Resource Center's Founder

Multiple accounts have surfaced regarding the conditions of detained families along the U.S. and Mexico border, but Professor Bill Ong Hing's detailed testimonial from his visit to the border patrol processing facility in Clint, Texas has truly highlighted the dire conditions in which these children are being held in as well as the urgency for services and resources for our immigrant community. 

Census Bureau Posts Sample Questionniare

The U.S. Census Bureau has posted sample questionnaires, language guides and screen shots of the online form posted below.  They also have other documents available for review here.  

County Airports Launch New Noise Information Website with Aerial Videos

Pilots flying in and out of San Carlos and Half Moon Bay airports and the public can see a bird’s-eye view of the existing routes designed to reduce aircraft noise in a series of high definition aerial videos posted on the new Airport Noise Information website launched today.