Board of Supervisors Approve $1.85 Million of Measure A Funds to Housing, Health and Parks

The Board of Supervisors today approved $1.85 million of Measure A funding for a variety of needs in parks, health and housing, including allocating the remaining $1 million reserved for affordable housing programs and projects.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Votes Unanimously to Implement Laura's Law

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to enact Laura’s Law --  state legislation authorizing the courts to order outpatient treatment for individuals with a mental illness who may be a danger to themselves or others -- on a one-year trial basis.

Board of Supervisors to Study Affordable Housing Options

Prompted by the current affordable housing crisis in the community, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is convening a March 17 study session on affordable options aimed at keeping current occupants in their homes and adding to the available stock.

County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors Still Setting Measure A Priorities, Creates Subcommittee

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday’s priority-setting study session passed on accepting a recommendation that Measure A sales tax revenue be spent on new initiatives falling into one of five targeted areas, instead preferring to take a step back and review funding more holistically.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to Set Measure A Priorities

With more than 300 requests seeking a portion of the county’s approximately $30 million in Measure A sales tax revenue available for new initiatives, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will discuss their funding priorities.

Board of Supervisors Vote to Increase Wages for In-Home Supportive Services Workers

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a resolution increasing the hourly wage for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers by 10 percent from $11.50 to $12.65 and expanding the number receiving transportation assistance.

Board of Supervisors Hold Workshop to Set Priorities for Fiscal Years 2015-17

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at 10 a.m. the Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop to set priorities for a two-year budget for Fiscal Years (FY) 2015-17, including the allocation of Measure A funds.

Board of Supervisors Vote to Establish the San Mateo County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Commission

Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to establish California’s first county or city commission focused on the needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community.

Board of Supervisors Approves Donation of 478 Acres in El Granada from POST

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors  has agreed to accept a donation of 478 acres of forest and grassy hillsides  near El Granada from Peninsula Open Space Trust.