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 Maple Street Shelter is part of the Shelter Network of San Mateo, serving single adults. Founded in 1987, the group provides a network of housing and support services for homeless families and individuals in the area. The program director of this location is Bob Hutchinson. Individuals in need of shelter should first contact one of the Shelter Network's referral agencies. A complete list is found here.
The San Mateo County Office Building is one of several county government office building clustered around the location. This five-story building is home to the Planning/Zoning and Building Department, Information Services Department, Human Resources Department, and Real Property Division Shared Services Department. It also contains several meeting rooms, and public restrooms on the first floor.
Located within the San Mateo County Office building, the Human Resources Department recruits, develops and retains a high-performing and diverse workforce. It aims to foster a healthy, safe and productive work environment for employees, their families, departments and the public. Its primary goals is to maximize individual and organizational potential and position San Mateo County as an employer of choice.
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 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 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 Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce connects over 1,000 local businesses through mixers, committees, workshops and other programs. It aims to increase economic prosperity by connecting businesses within Redwood City. Membership includes access to all of these events. Annual events include a charity Golf Tournament, an Invitational Golf Tournament, "Good Morning Redwood City" breakfasts, and a Progress Seminar. Members also receive a number of resources, such as newsletters, informational brochures, and economic forecasts to help navigate through any tumultuous periods. The Chamber's vision statement is: "By 2015, the Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce will be the leading influential organization driving the economic, public policy and quality of life issues facing our community."