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Tomorrow Night – Live Council Candidate ForumThe League of Women Voters is hosting a live San Mateo City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at City Hall. You can watch the event in person or join via Zoom. Seven candidates are running for three seats in the City's first by-district City Council election. Voters in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will elect representatives in the November 8, 2022 General Election. Learn more about the candidates on our City Council candidate web page.
City Council Candidate Forum - When: Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- How to Watch: In-person at City Council Chambers, 330 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo; or live on Zoom
- How to Submit Questions: Submit a question to be considered for candidates in advance or during the forum by emailing questions@lwvncsmc.org (put "San Mateo" in the subject line)
While much attention is on the national election stage, don’t forget to VOTE LOCAL! Your City Council members represent your interests on a variety of local issues from land use policies like housing development, to funding priorities such as how much to spend improving local parks.
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Measure CC: Funding for Local Services to Support Quality of LifeLocal residents value our robust City services that protect and maintain what makes San Mateo a great place to live and raise a family. To protect our quality of life, the San Mateo City Council has placed a measure on the November 2022 ballot to add a 1% tax to the sale price of properties sold or transferred for $10 million or more. Based on recent property sales, this is expected to only affect less than 1% of all properties sold or transferred in the City.
This measure would provide locally controlled funding for our City to continue to address the community's top priorities, including: - Maintaining parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities
- Repairing potholes and failed streets that have fallen into disrepair
- Maintaining emergency medical and fire protection services
- Providing police and crime prevention programs
- Addressing traffic issues and homelessness
- Making changes to reduce environmental impacts and reduce stormwater pollution
- Improving sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety
To learn more about local funding to maintain City services please visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/measurecc or review our Fact Sheet.
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Is Your Address Up to Date on Your Voter Registration?This year it is especially important to make sure your voter registration and address are up to date because City of San Mateo voters will be electing their first City Council members by district!
Voters in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will elect a Council member in 2022, and voters in Districts 2 and 4 will elect in 2024.
The County Elections Office will begin mailing ballots the week of October 10, so make sure your address and information is up to date NOW at registertovote.ca.gov.
Don’t worry, all registered voters will still receive a ballot and can vote on: the citywide ballot Measure CC, any other local measures and statewide propositions, and representation on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, State Assembly, and Congress. Learn more about District Elections and visit the City's Elections web page at www.cityofsanmateo.org/elections.
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Goals for Our Future – General Plan Returns to City CouncilWe’ve been hosting numerous outreach activities to collect community feedback on the draft Goals, Policies and Actions we want to prioritize for the next 20 years. As part of our multi-year Strive San Mateo General Plan update, the City Council will review community input and provide direction on the draft document that covers a range of goals such as: Circulation and transportation Public services and facilities Open space and recreation Conservation and noise And more!
There’s still time to share your feedback! Visit our Strive San Mateo web page to learn more and take our survey by Oct. 14. The Council meets 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. You can join in person or via Zoom. Information on how to participate will be posted on our Public Meeting Portal no later than Friday.
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Tour El Camino HouseThe County of San Mateo and Samaritan House are holding an open house at the new transitional housing shelter El Camino House. The public is invited to tour the facility and meet with staff on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 4:30-6 p.m. at El Camino House, 2175 S. El Camino Real.
The event is being held prior to the program opening and will allow attendees to drop in at any point during the open house to walk through a few rooms and talk with staff from the County and Samaritan House. A virtual community forum was recently held, and El Camino House is part of the County’s ongoing work to achieve functional zero homelessness by using state Project Home Key funding to purchase former hotels in multiple cities throughout the County. Learn more about El Camino House and find FAQs.
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Fire Station Open HouseThe San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is hosting an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Station 28.
The event is free, but advanced reservations are required and will include a designated arrival time.
Open House includes: Live demonstrations by firefighters & preparedness tips Police cars, fire engines and Public Works equipment Build a mini-First Aid Kit (while supplies last for 12 years old & under with ticket) Snacks & more
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Pink Patch Party Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October and the San Mateo Police Department and San Mateo Police Officers’ Association are hosting several activities to raise awareness and funding to help those recently diagnosed. Learn more about SMPOA’s Pink Patch Party.
There will be a free resource fair with music, games, a police dunk tank and health resources on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Barnes and Noble parking lot at Hillsdale Shopping Center. Free mammograms through Maddy the Mobile Mammography Coach from RadNet/Breastlink are available.
The SMPOA is also hosting a fundraiser with t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats for sale, the proceeds of which will support go toward providing newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with baskets of support items.
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Coffee with a CopOur San Mateo Police Department is celebrating National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 9-11 a.m. at Starbucks at 17th Avenue & S. El Camino Real. Join us to talk about anything that's on your mind. We'll be there to chat and enjoy a cup with you! Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there.
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Dia de los Muertos – King Center Saturday Oct. 1Our annual Dia de los Muertos celebration is this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. This free, family-friendly cultural event includes a car show, face painting, dance performances, crafts, vendors, community booths and live music!
Please note parking is limited in the area, so carpooling, walking and public transportation are highly encouraged. Learn more on our Special Events page.
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Guest Speaker: The Half-Life of Freedom – Race and Justice in America TodayJoin the City of San Mateo Public Library's African American Library Advisory Committee in welcoming Peabody Award-winning journalist Jelani Cobb who will speak at a fundraiser on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at the College of San Mateo. Cobb is a sought-after author, educator, and staff writer for The New Yorker magazine and a frequent contributor on MSNBC, CNN, NPR, and PBS Frontline. Dr. Cobb's lecture addresses the intersection of race, politics, history, and American culture. Proceeds of this fundraising event will benefit AALAC educational and cultural events. Purchase tickets online or call 650-522-7898.
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Fall Activity GuideWe're back this fall with tons of seasonal activities for people of all ages – and online registration is now open! Join us for a fitness class, sports program, arts and crafts, or learn about events coming to San Mateo this fall. Check out our Activity Guide to browse and register online.
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Join SSMC’s “Electrify Everything” Photo and Video ContestDid you know that transitioning to electric vehicles and electric appliances can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce your carbon footprint? Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is hosting a photo and video contest to raise awareness of the benefits of “electrifying everything.” Submit a photo or video showcasing your heat pump water heaters, solar panels, and induction cooktops. Deadline is Sept. 30! Learn more about the contest rules and how to participate on the SSMC web page. Winners will be eligible for gift card prizes of up to $300.
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Go Solar with Bay Area SunShares!We’re committed to a more sustainable world and supporting your transition to cleaner energy. From Sept. 1 through Nov. 15, 2022, we are partnering with Bay Area SunShares to bring you discounted solar and storage with pre-vetted installers. Learn more and sign up at www.bayareasunshares.org.
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