Parks & Recreation Director to Retire After 52-year Career

San Mateo's long-time Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Canzian is set to retire in June. She is one of the city’s longest-serving employees and been incredibly instrumental in so many important projects here in the community. Read our news release.

New Electric Vehicle Chargers in Downtown

New Electric Vehicle Chargers Downtown

We've expanded electric vehicle charging in Downtown San Mateo! We’ve installed 13 new electric vehicle level 2 chargers in the basement level of the Main Street Parking Garage. The chargers are loc...

Housing & SB 9 - Virtual Workshop

San Mateo Libraries are Now Fine-Free

San Mateo Libraries are Now Fine-Free

Our San Mateo Public Library has joined its Peninsula Library System partners and other libraries across the United States in becoming fine-free! This means you will no longer be charged fees for the late return of mos...

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