San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission Releases First Community Wellness Assessment In 15 Years

Today, the San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission presented the first wellness assessment in 15 years of LGBTQ community members of San Mateo County to the Board of Supervisors.

Supervisor Pine Champions Investment In Peer To Peer Mental Health Support

Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a grant for $15,000 for the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI SMC).

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.

Public Charge updates, information and resources

English Spanish Tagalog Chinese Potential Changes in “Public Charge” Assessment  

Immigration Tool Kit

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has created this toolkit in English and Spanish which includes information about rights and resources for immigrants, as well as immigration options.

Providing services to immigrants facing challenges in San Mateo County

Silicon Valley Community Foundation's Philanthropy Now podcast series, highlights the Immigrant Support and Coordination services

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.