November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election

City of San Mateo November 8, 2022 Ballot Items

Measure CC - Increase Real Property Transfer Tax for Properties Sold for $10 Million or More

All voters in the City of San Mateo will consider one ballot measure specific to the City called Measure CC. The measure proposes to increase the City's existing real property transfer tax for properties sold or transferred for $10 million or more. Learn more about Measure CC.

City's First By-District City Council Election

The City's first by-district City Council election will begin with Districts 1, 3, and 5. A district-based election is one in which the City is divided into separate districts, each with one City Council member who resides in the district and is chosen by the voters in that particular district. Learn more about District Elections. 

Running for City Council

The open filing period for this election ended on August 12, 2022. 

Qualifications for Office

• A person must be a registered voter of the City of San Mateo and have resided continuously in San Mateo for at least 30 days immediately preceding the appointment or final filing date for nomination papers.

Campaign Contributions

• Individual contributions cannot exceed $500 and organization contributions cannot exceed $1,000.
• Additionally, a candidate cannot personally make a loan to their campaign in an amount which exceeds $15,000.
• Municipal Code 2.80.030 LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS