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.
The County of San Mateo today launched an improved version of its popular Open Checkbook, a free, easily navigable database that lets the public comb through payment data for the last five years.
In its largest allocation to date, the County of San Mateo has pledged to invest approximately $27.6 million to build, protect and preserve affordable housing.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has met its goal of outfitting 76 vehicles with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) thanks to the generous support of the Board of Directors of the Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD) and the Board of Directors of Sequoia Healthcare District (SHD). Knowing that having the right equipment at the right time can mean the difference between life and death, both boards voted at their recent respective meeting to each fund a portion of the 76 units needed for Sheriff’s Office vehicles covering the entire county.
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.
As of June 15, 2019, dogs will be allowed on leash in designated and posted trails and areas in Coyote Point Recreation Area as part of the San Mateo County Park’s dog pilot program.
For all the latest news and information about the upcoming 2020 Census efforts happening within San Mateo County, the State of California, or the U.S. Census Bureau, read our latest newsletter here.
The County of San Mateo and the South Bayside Waste Management Authority, also known as RethinkWaste, are collaborating to further reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfills by converting organics into a clean energy source.
San Mateo County has published a mapping application displaying the US Census Bureau block group data by their Hard-to-Count / Least Likely to Respond (HTC/LLTR) index score adapted to our county. The application also contains the statewide HTC/LLTR index scores for comparison purposes. The application may be accessed here: https://maps.smcgov.org/census2020
There will be several opportunities to apply for grants from different funders around the Bay Area to provide education and outreach to our County of San Mateo residents. Please check back here often, or subscribe to receive email updates to stay informed of any new information.
The Board of Supervisors has accepted $3 million in grant funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy which will be used to facilitate the planning, permitting and design of visitor amenities at Tunitas Creek Beach.