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VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 9:00am, as a hybrid meeting with remote comment.
Agenda. Staff Report for Item #11: “Introduction of an ordinance calling for and proclaiming a special election to be held on November 3, 2026 throughout the County of San Mateo for the purpose of voting upon amendments to the San Mateo County Charter, and waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety.”
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Item #11 starts at 4:06:00
1) Amend the Charter Preamble to add a policy statement on resilience to extreme weather events;
2) Amend the Charter Preamble to add a policy statement affirming the County’s commitment to the dignity, civil rights, and equal protection of all County residents;
3) Amend Section 415 of the Charter to extend the period in which the County Board of Supervisors is required to either call a special election or make an appointment in the event of a vacancy in an elected office other than the Board of Supervisors from 30 days to 60 days, and to require the Board to conduct at least one public meeting to receive public comment prior to any appointment; and
4) Amend Section 202 of the Charter and add a new Section 202.1 to the Charter to require that supervisorial districts be reapportioned following each federal decennial census by an independent redistricting commission pursuant to applicable provisions of the California Elections Code.
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San Mateo County Board of Supervisors (BoS) Agendas
The Supervisors meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 9:00am, as a hybrid meeting.
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