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What residents are talking about in San Mateo County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics10 news items
All categoriesPublic SafetyDevelopmentZoningBusiness JobsTaxes BudgetParks RecEnvironmentBoard ReorganizationRoadsBudgetHousingWater Utilities
Environment
Data Center Regulations
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety
Local Government Ethics
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Development↑Rising
Safe Parking Program
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety
Cybersecurity and County Operations
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Zoning
Land Acknowledgment and Governance
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Development
Senior Housing and Health Inequities
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Water Utilities
Water & utilities
1 supportive1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Zoning & land use
6 supportive11 opposed15 concerned
32 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Taxes Budget
Taxes & budget
1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Environment↑Rising
Environment
4 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Development
Development & housing
8 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Business Jobs
Infrastructure
2 supportive1 opposed4 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Taxes Budget
FY 2026-27 Final Budget Revisions and Vehicle License Fee Shortfall
2 supportive3 opposed2 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Business Jobs
Autonomous Robot Ordinance Implementation and Regional Competitiveness
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Business Jobs
Business & jobs
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Taxes Budget
Budget
1 supportive3 opposed3 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development
Housing
2 supportive1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Health
Health
2 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Parks Rec
Youth Programs
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Sheriff's Office Oversight
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Business Jobs
Humanoid Robots
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Development
Housing & Homelessness
1 supportive2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Juvenile Hall Conditions
18 concerned
18 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Parks Rec
Parks & Recreation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Development
Zoning & Development
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Parks Rec
Age-Friendly Cities
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Roads
Bicycle Safety
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Parks Rec
Arts Commission
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Development
County Acquisition of 1065 E. Hillsdale Boulevard
5 opposed1 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Sheriff Oversight and Inspector General Demand
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Commission Appointment and Oversight
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Commission Appointment
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Claims Denial and Commission Appointment
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Environment
Horizon Treatment Services Recovery Center Relocation
8 supportive4 opposed1 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Public Safety
Mahler Road Recovery Center Location and Community Impact
1 supportive1 opposed3 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Jul 2, 2026
Zoning
Constitutional Authority and Governance
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Zoning
Government Proclamations and Agenda Content
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Business Jobs
Regular Agenda Public Comment
14 supportive4 concerned
18 commentsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety
Regular Agenda Items
14 supportive1 concerned
17 commentsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety
General Public Comment
4 supportive6 opposed5 concerned
17 commentsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Roads
Roads & traffic
1 supportive4 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Business Jobs
Development and farming
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Jail mail restrictions
3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed May 5, 2026
Public Safety
Ordinance banning kratom and 7-OH products
2 supportive1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed May 5, 2026
Zoning
Charter Review Committee recommendations
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 5, 2026
Public Safety
Kratom and 7-OH Sales Ban
9 opposed
10 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Public Safety
Housing Element Compliance and Rezoning
5 supportive2 opposed5 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Business Jobs
Extra-Help Appointment
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Parks Rec
Proclamation Recognizing 250th Anniversary of Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Development
Burlingame Property Acquisition
24 supportive7 opposed
35 commentsLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
In the news
10 articlesRecent coverage of San Mateo County from local and regional media.
San Mateo Daily Journalcharter update
Measure L, Measure AA aim to update San Mateo County charter
Measure L, Measure AA aim to update San Mateo County charter San Mateo Daily Journal
Oct 26, 2026AOL.come-bike regulations
A New California Law Lets San Mateo County Ban Children Under 12 From Riding E-Bikes, With $25 Fines for Their Parents
A New California Law Lets San Mateo County Ban Children Under 12 From Riding E-Bikes, With $25 Fines for Their Parents AOL.com
Oct 26, 2026San Mateo Daily Journalredistricting commission
San Mateo County voters weigh Measure U redistricting commission
San Mateo County voters weigh Measure U redistricting commission San Mateo Daily Journal
Oct 24, 2026San Mateo Daily Journalproperty acquisition
San Mateo County pauses Foster City Human Services site purchase
San Mateo County pauses Foster City Human Services site purchase San Mateo Daily Journal
Sep 23, 2026San Mateo Daily Journalweather preparedness
What does El Niño mean for San Mateo County? It could be the strongest on record, but experts say wait and see for the Bay Area
What does El Niño mean for San Mateo County? It could be the strongest on record, but experts say wait and see for the Bay Area San Mateo Daily Journal
Sep 20, 2026San Mateo Daily Journalstate budget funding
San Mateo County to get $77M in state budget deal
San Mateo County to get $77M in state budget deal San Mateo Daily Journal
Aug 28, 2026County of San Mateo, CAbudget deficit
San Mateo County, Cities Warn State Funding Shortfall Could Force Deep Cuts to Local Services
San Mateo County, Cities Warn State Funding Shortfall Could Force Deep Cuts to Local Services County of San Mateo, CA
Aug 13, 2026Redwood City Pulseimmigration enforcement
What happens after ICE detains a San Mateo County resident?
What happens after ICE detains a San Mateo County resident? Redwood City Pulse
Aug 11, 2026County of San Mateo, CAstate funding allocation
San Mateo County Leaders Urge State to Provide $157 Million in Funding Owed to 21 Peninsula Communities
San Mateo County Leaders Urge State to Provide $157 Million in Funding Owed to 21 Peninsula Communities County of San Mateo, CA
Apr 7, 2026ABC7 Bay Areavehicle license fee revenue dispute
San Mateo County demands $157 million from CA in vehicle license fee revenue
San Mateo County demands $157 million from CA in vehicle license fee revenue ABC7 Bay Area
Apr 7, 2026