District Elections Are Good For Democracy

Tonight, the Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will consider adopting district based elections for its trustees in lieu of the existing at-large model. Their support of district elections would align the SMCCCD with the voters’ decision in November 2012 to elect County supervisors by district and lead the way for other countywide bodies to move to district elections.

Board Approves Funding Agreements with Key Agencies

The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 15, 2015 approved five agreements with key local agencies that will help individuals with disabilities and low incomes, veterans, the homeless and other residents.

Board Appoints Naomi Patridge to Measure A Oversight Committee

The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 8, 2015 appointed Naomi Patridge to the Measure A Oversight Committee.

Board Appoints Tom Ledda to Measure A Oversight Committee

The Board of Supervisors on Nov. 17, 2015 appointed Tom Ledda to the Measure A Oversight Committee for a two-year term.

Groundbreaking LGBTQ Commission To Hold First Meeting Friday - Public Invited To Welcoming Reception

The first meeting of the San Mateo County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Commission will be held Friday, September 26, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 400 County Center, Redwood City.

San Mateo County Creates California's First LGBTQ 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.

Supervisors To Vote On The Establishment Of San Mateo County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender And Queer Commission

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution at the Board’s regular meeting on June 3, 2014 that would establish California’s first county or city commission focused on the needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community.