Board of Supervisors Pleased SCOTUS Blocked Census Citizenship Question

 The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on June 27, 2019, that the 2020 U.S. Census cannot — at least for now — ask respondents about their citizenship status was lauded by the president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors who hopes an ultimate resolution will ease fears in local immigrant communities.

Board of Supervisors Approves FY2019-21 Recommended Budget

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today approved the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 — financial commitments that County Manager Mike Callagy said is a $3 billion investment in the future and our youth.

Board of Supervisors Approves Three-Year Contract with AFSCME

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today approved a new three-year agreement with 10 of 11 representation units of employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to Hold Study Session on Tasers

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening study session next Monday to learn more about the electronic control devices commonly known by the brand name Taser, including how they work, when they are utilized by law enforcement and the County’s current policy governing their use.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Elects Carole Groom President

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today chose District Two Supervisor Carole Groom as its 2019 president during its annual reorganization ceremony at which San Mateo Superior Court Presiding Judge Jonathan Karesh swore in her and District Three Supervisor Don Horsley for their new terms.

Board of Supervisors Approves Three-Year Contract with SEIU Employees

The San Mateo Board of Supervisors today approved a new three-year agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) which includes pay increases for cost of living adjustments, longevity and equity.

Board of Supervisors Names New San Mateo County Manager

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today named current Assistant County Manager Mike Callagy to succeed John L. Maltbie in the top post overseeing a $2.75 billion budget and a workforce of more than 5,500 who deliver vital services and programs to a county of more than 760,000 residents.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Approves FY18-19 Budget

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors at its June 26, 2018,  meeting approved a $2.75 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 after including $764,000 to create an immigrant defense fund.

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.