Board of Supervisors Appoints Carlos Bolanos As Sheriff

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors at its July 12, 2016 meeting appointed Acting Sheriff Carlos Bolanos as Sheriff to finish out the two years remaining in the term of former Sheriff Greg Munks who announced his retirement last month due to health reasons.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Approves $5 Million to Aid Critical Nonprofits

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors allocated $5 million in emergency loans from Measure A funds to five nonprofit organizations that provide drug and alcohol treatment.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Honor Local Educators With 2016 STEM Awards

Local educators were awarded at the San Mateo County Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Awards Reception for their accomplishments in engaging students in STEM programs. The award recipients serve more than 1,020 San Mateo County youth annually.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Elects Supervisor Warren Slocum President

Fourth District Supervisor Warren Slocum was unanimously elected president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors at its annual rotation Tuesday night, marking his first time with the gavel by emphasizing the need to make this county a home for everyone and build on its successes.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Appoint Veterans Commission

Eleven men and women, both military veterans and those who serve them, were named to the newly created San Mateo County Veterans Commission today by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors which also expanded the panel’s size.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Offers County Manager Contract Extension

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is expected to extend County Manager John L. Maltbie’s stay for a second time since his official retirement, keeping him in place another two years to oversee the County’s daily operations and several considerable projects.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Approves $2.5 Billion Budget

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved its $2.5 billion recommended budget after first making $21.4 million in September revisions, including $9 million for initiatives funded by the voter-approved Measure A half-cent sales tax.

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.