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County Releases Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Proposal
County Executive Mike Callagy unveiled a $4.2 billion budget plan amid growing concerns the state might claim County revenue to balance its own books. While the County continues to provide quality programs and services, Callagy warned the fiscal headwinds from a shortfall in vehicle license fees (a form of property tax) – coupled with state budget changes – threaten what is now a balanced budget. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget on June 25, 2024.
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County Shares Data From One Day Homeless Count
The official One Day Homeless Count found 2,130 people experiencing homelessness on Jan. 25, 2024. The numbers represent an 18 percent increase from a count conducted in 2022. The point-in-time count provides a snapshot of homelessness officials use as a gauge to measure the success and needs of service programs. Local officials say the higher number is fueled by a 38 percent increase in those in shelters, a fact local officials attributed to a growing number of emergency shelter beds available to cope with the crisis.
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Sheriff’s Office Moves Into New Headquarters This Week
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is moving into its new headquarters this week and will fully open its doors to the public on June 3, 2024. The new state-of-the-art headquarters is located at 330 Bradford St. in Redwood City at the former site of the Old Maguire Jail. The five-story facility is across the street from the Hall of Justice, which the Sheriff’s Office previously called home for the last 60 plus years. The headquarters also features an executive conference room in memory of the late San Mateo County Supervisor and Sheriff Don Horsley.
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Seasonal Mowing Scheduled in County Parks, Along Trails
With the end of the rainy season finally here, San Mateo County Parks staff are busy mowing grassy areas in some park locations to reduce wildfire risks, control invasive plants and enhance recreation areas. Park operations staff coordinate mowing locations and schedules with the Natural Resource Management team to ensure mowing activity aligns with best management practices. Trained staff will carefully examine an area to be mowed for nesting animals, signs of animals and plants of interest, and flag locations to avoid or delay mowing.
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Dogs Welcome in Courts for Veterans Treatment Program
Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) offer qualified veterans charged with a crime an alternative to incarceration, treatment & support for reintegrating into civilian life. Thirty-six counties in California offer 46 VTC programs, including San Mateo County. Thanks to legislation, innovation and federal funds, courts are expanding partnerships to make their VTC programs more appealing. At the San Mateo County Superior Court, VTC participants via Warrior Canine Connection receive support to graduate from the program & have an opportunity to train dogs to serve physically disabled veterans.
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