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  1. Need a Permit? Remodeling? Check out Our New Virtual Services

    Working on a minor home remodel project? Want to apply for a building or planning permit? You can now securely submit applications and receive virtual over-the-counter building plan reviews remotely through our new Online Permit Center! Read on...

  1. New Fees for Using Credit or Debit Cards to Pay for City Services

    As of July 1, customers using credit or debit cards to make payments with the City will be subject to service fees, which typically range about 2-3%. Customers can avoid these fees by paying with alternate methods such as cash, check or e-check. Read on...

  1. Pile Driving Begins on Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

    Our Clean Water Program is nearing Phase 2 of the wastewater treatment plant upgrade and expansion. Learn about this important phase of construction, which includes about 8 months of pile driving at 2050 Detroit Drive in the Shoreview neighborhood. Additional Info...
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2020 Press Releases

  1. Curfew in Effect, City Plans for Peaceful Protest 6.2.20
  2. Notice to San Mateo Businesses Regarding Curfew 6.2.20
  3. San Mateo Activates Emergency Operations Center in Response to COVID-19 (3.17.20)
  1. San Mateo City Council Adopts Fiscal Year Budget 6.17.20
  2. San Mateo Expands Workforce Housing Proposal - Feb. 6, 2020
  3. Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Virtual Meeting Announcement - June 4, 2020

2019 Press Releases

  1. San Mateo Consolidated Fire Dept Announces Ray Iverson as Next Chief 11.19
  2. Ed Barberini Chosen as San Mateo's Next Police Chief 11.19
  3. Council Appoints Amourence Lee to Serve 1-Year Vacancy on Council
  4. Fire Station 25 Groundbreaking 11.12.19
  5. PGE Power Shutoff Advisory 10.25.19
  6. EPA Invites San Mateo to Apply for Second WIFIA Loan to Support Clean Water 10.19
  7. Council Won't Seek Legal Action Against Height, Density Ballot Measure 9.19
  8. Ground Broken on New Wastewater Treatment Plant 9.19
  1. Deputy Mayor Maureen Freschet Announces She Won't Seek Reelection in 2020
  2. Police Chief Manheimer Announces Retirement 7.19
  3. Council to Consider Resolution Keeping Measure P During General Plan Update
  4. San Mateo Ceases Red Light Camera Program
  5. The Library Turns a Page - James Moore Named City Librarian (June 2019)
  6. Peninsula Clean Energy Saves San Mateo Customers $2.35 million - 4.19
  7. News on Planning San Mateo's Future - Update on General Plan and Measure P Efforts
  8. Super Bowl Sparks Friendly Wager Between Bay Area Mayors - January, 28

2018 Press Releases

  1. New Finance and Community Development Directors Named 12.18
  2. San Mateo Protects Affordable Housing Program
  3. Larry Patterson Retirement Announcement
  4. RDA Sites Staff Development Team Recommendation
  5. SMC Fair 2018 Traffic Impacts
  6. BudgetPressReleaseFY18.19
  7. PDfourthOfJuly7.18
  8. ESLCityGovGraduation
  1. Public Works Clean Water Program Underground Storage Scoping Mtg 9.18
  2. CDD General Plan Kick Off Subcommittee 9.18
  3. Drew Corbett Named Next City Manager 9.18
  4. PW Adopt-a-Drain Program 1-year Anniversary
  5. CDD General Plan Subcommittee Existing Conditions Reports 10.18
  6. General Plan 2040 Vision Workshop Press Release 10.18
  7. Clean Water Program WIFIA Loan Application Press Release 10.18

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