The annual Civics 101 Academy is a chance to learn about all that your County government does, and to hear from (and ask questions of) leaders from most departments, as well as Board of Supervisors president Dave Pine and County Executive Mike Callagy.
You’ll learn about things like social services; our broad health system; ongoing initiatives like sustainability and equity; the elements of the county justice system (including a short mock trial); emergency management; boards and commissions; how the money works; library programs, and much more. We’ll likely also meet and get a short demonstration from a deputy sheriff and his four-legged K-9 partner!
Civics 101 will be held on nine consecutive Wed. evenings, starting Aug. 30 and finishing the evening of Oct. 25. Sessions meet from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and light refreshments are served.
We encourage residents that represent the diverse lived experiences of San Mateo County to apply. For more information, including the topics of each of the nine sessions, visit https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/civics-101-academy.
Application Deadline: August 28, 2023
Please send your application or any questions to Civics 101 coordinator Eric Forgaard at eforgaard@smcgov.org.
 Join us for a free networking event featuring amazing women leaders from around San Mateo County. We are focusing on women's economic power as it relates to women's equality. Please come and share your voice!
At this event, you will connect with other women in San Mateo County to:
- Be part of power-building your network
- Hear from local women leaders in the area of economic equity and women's equality.
We are excited to announce the following speakers who will share their perspective on women's equality and economic equity: Supervisor Noelia Corzo, Burlingame Vice Mayor Donna Colson, Burlingame Youth Poet Laureate Lauren Lin, College of San Mateo President Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza, Ellevest Chief Investment Officer Sylvia Kwan, and San Mateo County Office of Equity & Chief Equity Officer for County of San Mateo, Shireen Malekafzali.
There is limited in-person space. Should you reserve a ticket and then not be able to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration. We will be providing a livestream to allow for accessibility by all members of the public closer to the date of the event.
Thank you!
Commission on the Status of Women, San Mateo County
Questions? Please email Tanya Beat, tbeat@smcgov.org
The County of San Mateo announced a series of listening sessions and survey to hear directly from County residents about their experiences and needs on issues of housing and homelessness, children and families, emergency preparedness, and mental health. These four areas were identified as priorities for the Board of Supervisors and were also elevated in other community outreach efforts. Residents are invited to attend a listening session and take an online survey, which is available in English, Spanish, Tagalog and Simplified Chinese.
Remaining listening sessions are as follows:
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Location
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Time
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August 22
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North Fair Oaks:
Fair Oaks Community Center
2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City
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6:00-7:30 pm
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August 23
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South San Francisco:
Fernekes Building at Orange Park
781 Tennis Drive, South San Francisco
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6:00-7:30 pm
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August 25
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Daly City:
Doelger Center
101 Lake Merced Blvd Westlake Park, Daly City
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1:30-3:00 pm
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Are you thinking of serving on a County board or Commission? This is a great way to get involved in your local community!
Please browse the various commissions and vacancies on our page and submit an online application for consideration.
Mission: The San Mateo County Boards, Commissions, and Committees' mission is to advise governmental bodies in their decision-making process through direct citizen participation.
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