Do you know a San Mateo County veteran who is deserving of the first annual Veteran of the Year award – a resident veteran who has distinguished him or herself through outstanding service to the County’s veteran community during the period of 2015-2016? We are also looking for nominations the Patriot of the Year (a resident who has demonstrated exceptional service to the County’s veterans and veteran community) and the Enterprise Support Partner of the Year (a for-profit or non-for-profit corporation that has demonstrated exemplary service to the County’s veteran community)?
County of San Mateo Earns 14th Consecutive Financial Excellence Award Controller’s Popular Report Provides Public Transparent Look at County Finances REDWOOD CITY – For the 14th consecutive year, the County of San Mateo has earned a prestigious national award for excellence in financial reporting for the Popular version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 report detailing for the public in an understandable way how it receives and spends its funds.
I was so honored to be selected by Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin as the Veteran of the Year for 2016 from District 22! There are many deserving veterans in our County and I was humbled to be this year's honoree.
It was a pleasure to join the MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District for their annual Legislative Picnic on the patio of the recently opened Cooley Landing Facility at the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve in East Palo Alto. It's such a beautiful place!
On July 12, 2016, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors appointed Carlos Bolanos Acting Sheriff of San Mateo County to finish out the two years remaining in the term of former Sheriff Greg Munks who stepped down for health reasons. The Board of Supervisors is grateful to have seasoned leadership in the ranks of our law enforcement and the department is fortunate to have a team of professionals that have worked closely together for several years. The County and its cities are in good hands.
Interested in becoming San Mateo County’s next Poet Laureate? If you are a published poet, 18 years old or older, a resident of San Mateo County for at least three years and have a desire to act as an ambassador and advocate for poetry within this County – consider applying!
"It's high time for California to start thinking about moving beyond a paper-based system and finding ways to adapt to the Internet era." Catapult has launched Allpoint Technology to help voters and candidates use their civic rights with everyday smartphones and iPads.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President Warren Slocum in partnership with the American Medical Response (AMR) will be launching the “Save A Life” Scholarship Program at the 5th Annual OYE Latino Youth Conference on May 21, 2016, at Canada College. The program will offer two full-ride scholarships to attend the College of San Mateo’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Training Program and provide a mentor to help complete the EMT Program.
Congratulations to @KaiserPermanente - Redwood City for being Joint Commission certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center! They are a healthcare leader in the country!
Parking in North Fair Oaks has been a problem for businesses and residents alike. There is good news to report. A 50-60 space parking lot on 2nd and Middlefield Road is on the horizon!
To celebrate the progress of the Sequoia Belle Haven Affordable Senior Housing Project in Menlo Park, MidPen Housing, the project developer, held a "Wall Raising" with all the partners and the neighbors. This beautiful new complex will open in the summer of 2017!
As San Mateo County voters and election observes will recall, last year San Mateo County conducted its first All-Mailed Ballot Election through legislation carried by Assembly Member Kevin Mullin known as Assembly Bill 2028. The legislation required a follow-up analysis and report to determine voter participation levels, turnout by demographic groups, operational costs, etc. Here are the findings from this historic election.