San Mateo County Supervisors to Consider Budget Revisions, Capital Road Map Sept. 23

Redwood City -San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday, Sept. 23, will consider revisions to the County's $5.5 billion operating budget as the County faces uncertainty over state funding and federal policy shifts.

The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers, 500 County Center, Redwood City.

These revisions refine the budget the Board of Supervisors approved in June for fiscal 2025-26, which began July 1. The September update keeps services and safety-net programs in place while preparing for potential policy changes.

"The revised $5.5 billion budget reflects both our values and our vigilance. We are protecting the County's fiscal health with nearly $580 million in reserves, while continuing to invest in housing, health care, public safety and infrastructure," said Board of Supervisors President David Canepa. "Even amid uncertainty from the state and federal government, San Mateo County currently stands strong, prepared to meet challenges and committed to serving every resident with stability and compassion."

The plan adds 24 positions, most supporting the launch of a Family Justice Centerin the District Attorney's Office and health programs tied to Proposition 1, the statewide measure approved in March that funds new behavioral health and housing facilities.

Supervisors will also review the proposed 2025-30 Capital Improvement Plan, a five-year blueprint of costs and funding sources spanning 268 projects across departments.

Projects range from replacing a water line at Memorial Park to construction of the new North County Wellness Centerin South San Francisco, improving the reception area at the Human Services Agency office in Daly City, upgrading sewers at the Coyote Point Recreation Area in San Mateo and studying solutions to flooding in North Fair Oaks.

The budget update comes amid the County's lawsuit over the Vehicle License Fee Adjustment Amount, a revenue source long used to help fund local services. For 2023-24, County officials say the state paid roughly two-thirds of what was owed, leaving a $22.3 million hole now bridged by reserves. The County sued the state in Augustseeking full reimbursement of nearly $38 million shared among the County and its 20 cities.

Meeting information, including the agenda and supporting documents, is posted on the County's calendar.

Effie Milionis Verducci
Interim Director of Strategic Communications
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