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Central Park Turns 100 Years OldWe’re celebrating the centennial of our beloved Central Park with a free community event on Saturday, Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Help us mark 100 years of history with: - Live music
- Games & activities
- Free ice cream, and food & drinks for purchase
- A dunk tank where a small donation will let you try to dunk city officials
- Staff in period costumes
- Historic trivia & much more!
The City purchased Central Park in 1922 for $80,000 after a vote of the people. Since that time, the park has been a true community gathering place where generations after generations have come to play, recreate and spend time with loved ones. The 16.3-acre park features a variety of amenities including the Japanese Garden, Fitzgerald Ballfield, children’s train and playground, Kohl Pumphouse, and recreation center.
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Troops from the 101st Airborne to Visit San MateoCelebrate the 54th anniversary of San Mateo’s adoption of the 101st Airborne Division on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the San Mateo Main Library! Register for this free event online, and visit our web page to learn more.
Come meet visiting soldiers and the leadership of the brigade from Fort Campbell, as well as the author and founder of America Supporting Americans, Linda Patterson. The special celebration includes refreshments, speeches from leaders with the City and the 101st Airborne, and book signing event with Linda Patterson, author of "A Dove Among Eagles". San Mateo takes great pride in being the first city in the nation to formally adopt a unit of the armed forces. We look forward to recognizing our special relationship with the 101st!
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Pirates & Fall FestivalCelebrate the autumn season at our pirate-themed Fall Festival this Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park!
Our family-fun event will have pumpkin decorating, raffles, face painting, bounce house, prize booth, and live DJ music! Check out our Special Events web page for more activities brought to you by our San Mateo Parks & Recreation team.
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Ready, Set, Vote!Every day is election day from now through Nov. 8! Ballots have been mailed to all active registered voters in the City of San Mateo. If you have not received your ballot or need a replacement ballot mailed to you, call the San Mateo Elections Division at 650-312-5222 or email registrar@smcacre.org.
While there are many important state and regional issues on the ballot, DON’T FORGET TO VOTE LOCAL! This year we have City Council races and Measure CC on the City of San Mateo ballot. Learn more at www.cityofsanmateo.org/elections.
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What District Are You in?This year is the first time San Mateo City Council members will be elected by district. Voters in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will elect their council member, and residents in Districts 2 and 4 will vote in 2024. Search for Your Council District, and learn more about the 7 candidates running for 3 Council seats. You can also watch a recording of the League of Women Voters’ San Mateo Council Candidate Forum.
How to VoteIf you wish to return your Vote by Mail ballot or prefer to vote in-person, there are more ways and more days than before to have your vote counted!
Check out our interactive vote map to find different ways and locations for you to vote in the City of San Mateo.
New Dashboard Promotes Transparency in Council Campaign Finance
Curious about campaign financing for the San Mateo City Council elections? We’ve released a new Council Campaign Finance Dashboard! This innovative tool is the first of its kind in San Mateo County and provides an interactive way for people to easily navigate campaign finance information including: Contribution by location (City, elsewhere in County, out of County) Contributions by contributor type (individual, business, committee, political party) Individual donations of $99 or less are reported as an aggregate amount Total campaign expenditures
Brought to you by our City Clerk’s Office and IT Department, this dashboard is an important part of our ongoing work to improve transparency and access to public information. The dashboard covers San Mateo City Council candidates and follows the existing release schedule of Form 460 campaign disclosure filings. The data is current as of 9/24/22 and will be updated on 10/28/22.
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New Dashboard Promotes Transparency in Council Campaign FinanceCurious about campaign financing for the San Mateo City Council elections? We’ve released a new Council Campaign Finance Dashboard! This innovative tool is the first of its kind in San Mateo County and provides an interactive way for people to easily navigate campaign finance information including: Contribution by location (City, elsewhere in County, out of County) Contributions by contributor type (individual, business, committee, political party) Individual donations of $99 or less are reported as an aggregate amount Total campaign expenditures
Brought to you by our City Clerk’s Office and IT Department, this dashboard is an important part of our ongoing work to improve transparency and access to public information. The dashboard covers San Mateo City Council candidates and follows the existing release schedule of Form 460 campaign disclosure filings. The data is current as of 9/24/22 and will be updated on 10/28/22.
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Free e-Waste Recycling & Paper ShreddingMark your calendars - our free e-waste and recycling events are back and open to all City San Mateo residents this Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Beresford Park parking lot.
What to bring E-Waste Drop OffAcceptable items include camcorders, cell & desk phones, chips and components, computers, connectors/cables, DVD players, fax machines, fluorescent tubes (limit 5 per household), keyboards, lab equipment, laptops, mice, monitors, optical drives, PC boards, PDAs, printers, radios, scanners, servers, stereos, storage discs, tape and zip drives, televisions, UPS power supply units, video game consoles, and VCRs. Unacceptable items - NO household appliances such as cooktops, dishwashers, fans, floor heaters, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, or household hazardous waste.
Community Paper ShredA maximum of three standard size banker boxes (10" x 12" x 15") for secure on-site destruction. Staples and paper clips are okay.
If you have a question about acceptable items for recycling, call (650) 522-7297. For information about recycling near you, visit Recology.
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Home Remodels & Reach CodesWe’re looking at ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions inside the home and are in the process of updating our Green Building Reach Codes here in San Mateo. At the Monday, Oct. 17 City Council meeting at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider an ordinance that will require all-electric new construction and enhanced electric vehicle charging infrastructure beyond state requirements for new buildings.
The draft ordinance also requires certain home renovations to include upgrades to electrical panels, heat pump water heaters, and other more climate-friendly equipment. The draft ordinance will also prohibit extension of fuel gas infrastructure in backyards for things like firepits, grills or pools. To participate in the City Council meeting, check out the Public Meeting Portal to learn how you can attend the meeting in-person or online. Learn more about Reach Codes.
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Go Solar with Bay Area SunShares!We’re committed to a more sustainable world and supporting your transition to cleaner energy. From Sept. 1 through Nov. 15, 2022, we are partnering with Bay Area SunShares to bring you discounted solar and storage with pre-vetted installers. Learn more and sign up at www.bayareasunshares.org.
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Pest Management WebinarPests or weeds a problem? Think before you use toxic chemicals in your home, yard, or garden. Chemicals can be harmful to water, wildlife, and even your kid’s and pet’s health. Join our online “Integrated Pest Management & Natural Pest Deterrent Workshop” on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. with Suzanne Bontempo to learn how you can successfully manage pest and weed problems while using alternatives that are healthier for your family and better for the environment. You will learn easy techniques and tools for pest prevention, as well as tips for managing many common pests we are seeing in our homes and gardens. Register online.
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General Plan Survey Closes – Oct. 14Don’t miss your chance to take our General Plan GoPA Online Survey! What’s a GoPA? It’s our Goals, Policies and Actions for how we plan for the next 20 years. Your feedback helped develop the draft GoPAs for our San Mateo General Plan Update, and now we want to hear from you: do these GoPAs reflect the community’s priorities? You can provide input on these important issues by submitting written comments to generalplan@cityofsanmateo.org or taking the online survey which will be open through Friday, October 14, 2022.
GoPAs Return to City Council The City Council reviewed the General Plan’s draft goals and policies at their meeting on October 3, 2022. A second City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 7 to review the draft goals and policies for the Land Use, Safety, and Community Design and Historic Preservation Elements. Additional information will be provided closer to the meeting date. To see all of the upcoming events and activities, or to learn more about the General Plan Update process, visit strivesanmateo.org.
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Apply for Senior Services CommissionAre you interested in giving back to your community? Enjoy thinking about ways to enhance our services and programs for our aging population? Consider applying to serve on our Senior Citizens Commission! There’s one opening for a partial term and we’re looking for City of San Mateo voters to apply by Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.
The commission meets the second Monday of every other month at 4 p.m. Originally established in 1986, the Senior Citizens Commission reviews and promotes programs for the enhancement of all matters relating to the social, economic, and personal well-being of the senior population.
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