State of the City - Watch Mayor Rodriguez's Presentation

You can watch the recording of our 2021 State of the City, delivered by Mayor Eric Rodriguez to a live audience on Jan. 21. Learn about our response to the pandemic, city finances, infrastructure projects, housing, policing, General Plan and much more.

COVID-19 Stay Home Order Ends, San Mateo Returns to Purple Tier

State health officials ended the Stay at Home Order effective Monday, Jan. 25 as ICU capacity increased. San Mateo County is now in the purple tier, allowing more businesses to reopen - including outdoor dining. Find what's allowed on the state's website.

San Mateo Library Board - Apply to Serve!

Community involvement in local government plays an important and active role in the City of San Mateo. The City Council seeks participation from its diversely skilled citizens and encourages all who are interested to apply for a position on the San Mateo ...

City Hall Temporarily Closed to Public

City Hall is temporarily closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the State's Regional Stay Home Order. We've moved many of our resources and services online to make it easier for you to access us remotely. Visit our Online ...

San Mateo Bans E-Cig & Flavored Tobacco Sales

San Mateo Bans E-Cig & Flavored Tobacco Sales

There’s a new ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes and flavored tobacco products within the City of San Mateo. The City’s new rules are in line with rules the County of San Mateo ado...

Minimum Wage Increase - January 1, 2021

Starting on January 1, 2021, the minimum wage for the City of San Mateo will increase to $15.62 per hour. The current minimum wage is $15.38 per hour. The minimum wage is adjusted annually based on the regional Consumer Price Index.

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