County of San Mateo News Update: July 10, 2025

     July 10, 2025

County Opens Office of Labor Standards & Enforcement

The County of San Mateo has officially launched an Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement to help crack down on wage theft and support low-wage workers in securing fair pay and basic dignity on the job. The new initiative, approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors, aims to provide support for both workers and employers seeking answers to questions about labor laws and wages. The office is a joint effort by the County Executive’s Office, County Attorney’s Office and District Attorney’s Office. 

County Addresses Gaps in Emergency Warning System

The County’s Department of Emergency Management hosted a seminar this week bringing together emergency management professionals from eight Bay Area counties to address shortcomings in emergency communication systems. Presentations featured a keynote by Dr. Jeannette Sutton, a nationally recognized expert in emergency communication, who introduced a “Five Elements Framework” for delivering effective public warnings. Attendees received an overview of new warning templates and discussed next steps for implementation. 

County’s 2025–26 Property Assessment Roll Hits Record 

San Mateo County Assessor Mark Church announced the County’s assessment roll grew by $15.6 billion (4.80 percent), reaching a record $341.1 billion—marking the 15th consecutive year of growth. Despite high interest rates and market uncertainty, demand for residential real estate and continued life sciences and multi-family development drove the increase. The median sale price for single-family homes rose 8 percent to $1.95 million. All 20 cities and unincorporated areas saw growth, with Millbrae, Burlingame and Brisbane leading in percentage gains. 

County Supervisors Adopt $4.9 Billion Budget

San Mateo County supervisors approved a balanced $4.9 billion budget to fund essential programs and services over the next fiscal year. The plan continues funding for vital services including public safety, health care and affordable housing, although budget officials caution that uncertainties at the state and federal levels leave key revenue sources uncertain. The three days of public hearings June 23-25, 2025, gave supervisors a chance to hear directly from department leaders and residents about which priorities matter most.

Sheriff’s Office to Host Anonymous Gun Buyback

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the County of San Mateo, Citizens for a San Mateo County Gun Buyback, and local law enforcement agencies, will hold an anonymous gun buyback event on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 400 Harbor Blvd. in Belmont. All firearms will be accepted without question. Cash incentives range from $50 to $200. The program is funded by the County in partnership with the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and grassroots support from Citizens for a San Mateo County Gun Buy Back.

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