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Supervisors Approve $3.4 Billion Recommended Budget
At its June 28 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a $3.4 billion recommended budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The budget for the fiscal July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, focuses on four priority areas: pandemic recovery; ending homelessness; equity and social justice; and capital projects. County Executive Mike Callagy called for “caution” in projecting revenues for future services due to concerns over recession and economic growth. The Board of Supervisors will formally adopt the Recommended Budget in September after considering revisions.
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San Mateo County Moves to CDC's High/Red COVID Level
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moved San Mateo County from Medium/Yellow to the High/Red COVID-19 Community Level category due to increasing hospitalizations in San Mateo and San Francisco counties and demand on local health care systems. With the move to the higher-risk category, the CDC recommends wearing a mask indoors in public and on public transportation, getting vaccinated, testing if symptomatic, and connecting with a doctor or Test-to-Treat offering if infected.
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Residents Invited to Attend Disaster Preparedness Day
San Mateo County residents are invited to the 18th Annual Disaster Preparedness Day on June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event Center. The free, family-friendly event provides an opportunity to explore emergency response vehicles, meet bomb squad robots, attend first aid and CPR classes, learn about community resources, and more. Emergency supplies will also be available for attendees. The event is hosted by San Mateo County Supervisor Carole Groom, District Two, with support from the Department of Emergency Management. Parking is free.
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Property Assessment Roll Reaches Record High
San Mateo County Assessor Mark Church announced this week that the County’s Property Assessment Roll increased year-over-year by $22.2 billion, or 8.34 percent, to a record high of over $288.0 billion in assessed value. "Similar to 2020, this year’s increase was again largely due to record-setting single family home values driven by strong demand for homes that continued as we came out of the pandemic," said Church. "Moreover, commercial values have also recovered significantly and contributed to the increase."
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Toxic Algae Found in San Gregorio Creek Lagoon
Water sampling at San Gregorio State Beach revealed the presence of toxic algae in the creek and lagoon. In coordination with the San Francisco Bay Quality Control Board, San Mateo County’s Environmental Health Services posted notices in publicly accessible areas of the state beach, warning users not to enter the creek and lagoon. Harmful algal blooms produce toxins that are potentially fatal to people, pets and livestock. The next water sampling is scheduled for mid-August.
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County of San Mateo Names New Public Works Director
Ann Stillman has been appointed the new director of the County of San Mateo’s Department of Public Works. Stillman will lead the Peninsula’s largest public works agency with responsibility for 315 miles of roads and two airports, an annual budget of $219 million and more than 300 employees. Stillman, a registered civil engineer, began her career with the County in 1987 and has led projects involving flood control, road improvements and watershed protection. The Board of Supervisors is expected to approve her appointment at its July 12 meeting.
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County Health Increases Awareness of Monkeypox
San Mateo County Health is monitoring the current monkeypox situation, working with local medical providers to increase awareness of the symptoms of monkeypox, how to prevent transmission, and appropriate reporting to state and local health authorities. The virus spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, such as through crowded settings or sexual contact. One confirmed case of monkeypox has been reported in San Mateo County. The risk of monkeypox to the community is low, however, engaging in higher-risk behaviors can increase a person’s risk.
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