The clerk of the board provides the county's budget, information about special events and details about how tax dollars are spent and invested in the community to ensure complete transparency.
A five-member board of supervisors runs the county and is elected in a countywide vote. Supervisors are elected to staggered four-year terms with a maximum of three terms in office. They appoint the county manager, who carries out the board's policies and goals and oversees the running of county government.
In addition to the supervisors, voters elect six other San Mateo County officials. They are the assessor/county clerk/recorder, district attorney/public administrator, controller, coroner, sheriff and treasurer/tax collector.
The Public Works Department oversees all services regarding daily life. It consists of 83 personnel in four operative divisions: water utility, wastewater management, right-of-way, and municipal service and fleet management, in addition to environmental programs like Water Conservation and Tree Preservation.
The City of Redwood City - Building Inspection and Coding is a government office responsible for issuing building certifications. It also condemns buildings and is involved in the process of scheduling construction projects.
The San Mateo County Assessor and Clerk's office assesses the value of taxable properties within the county. The office can assist the public with a host of matters, such as providing information on change in ownership, exemptions and leased equipment, to name a few.
The City of Redwood City Business License Division receives and certifies applications for business licenses, issuing them once the necessary information has been received and processed.
The Port of Redwood City is the only deepwater port in the Bay besides San Francisco. It provides berths for dry bulk, liquid bulk and project cargoes. It is a federally run project that mandates a 30-foot depth. The Port plans an annual Redwood City Port Fest to introduce Port activities to residents of Redwood City and the neighboring areas.
The City of Redwood City Finance Department is a government office responsible for financing public works. The department also reviews and issues grants offered by the government of Redwood City and collaborates with the state government to identify and reward organizations operating in support of government initiatives.
Veterans Memorial Senior Center is a community center located on Madison Avenue in Redwood City. The center offers a wide range of services for seniors in the area, including computer classes, fitness programs, nutritional consulting, and many other special events and activities. The site is also available to rent for certain events and occasions. Call to speak with an associate to reserve a space in the center. Check the main site for a schedule of events or for information on how to volunteer.
The Sheriff's Office is located in the San Mateo County Offices in downtown Redwood City. The office provides professional law enforcement in conjunction with Redwood City's enforcement officials.
The Department of Public Works operates and maintains safe facilities and equipment for the entire county. The Department has a budget of approximately $200 million and comprises more than 300 employees in four divisions: Administrative Services and Airports, Engineering and Resource Protection, Facility Services, and Road Services. In addition to the county's general fund, San Mateo County receives state and federal funds for aviation and transportation, road maintenance, property maintenance to manage 46 districts managed by the Board of Supervisors.
The Sheriff's Office is located in the San Mateo County Offices in downtown Redwood City. The office provides professional law enforcement in conjunction with Redwood City's enforcement officials.