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Community Government

Elected Officials, Boards & Commissions and Elections

Government officials and staff work hand-in-hand with nonprofits to provide essential services to our local communities. Many nonprofit organizations engage in direct contracts with the county to provide services, and many more leverage additional funding and provide programs that complement county services. Nonprofit staff members are also important resources for the county, serving on many of the local advisory boards and commissions. At the same time, government funding and policy greatly impact the way nonprofit organizations operate in San Mateo County. As a result, Thrive recognizes the importance of maintaining open communication and positive working relationships with our elected officials and government staff.

The following resources are provided to encourage greater information flow and networking among nonprofits and government officials and staff serving San Mateo County. If you would like to recommend other resources to be included in this list, please contact webmaster@thrivealliance.org.

Information About Elected Officials, Boards, & Commissions, and Elections

Guide to Elected Officials in San Mateo County includes all elected representatives for San Mateo County residents.

Information about County Boards and Commissions, including listings of vacancies and appointments, is available through the County of San Mateo's website.

Shape the Future is the official election website of San Mateo County. SmartVoter is produced by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund, and provides comprehensive nonpartisan information about past and upcoming elections.

Government Resources & Networks

The Association of Bay Area Governments is one of more than 560 regional planning agencies across the nation working to help solve problems in areas such as land use, housing, environmental quality, and economic development. ABAG's website is a wonderful source of information and data for regional planning activities in the San Francisco Bay Area. (Again if you could be a little bit more specific here that might help).

California State Association of Counties - CSAC places a strong emphasis on educating the public about the value and need for county programs and services. CSAC's long-term objective is to significantly improve the fiscal health of all California counties so they can adequately meet the demand for vital public programs and services. CSAC's Affiliate Members represent a broad range of county and professional associations throughout California. CSAC also offers a range of private sector opportunities for involvement in CSAC's programs and activities.

San Mateo County Core Agency Network - CLICK HERE for their list of Agencies (Word file).

V3 Voice Value Votes of the Nonprofit Sector gives you unprecedented access to every candidate who seeks your vote. By simply entering your address, the V3 Campaign website will identify all candidates running for office in your community. You can then send the V3 Campaign questions to all of the candidates, to determine which has the vision and understanding required to take full advantage of the vast resources that the nonprofit sector has available.

FirstGov.gov is the US Government's official web portal, providing access to a range of information, resources, and services available to citizens, businesses and nonprofits, and federal employees.

The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities. The League Partners Program provides an opportunity for dialogue, participation, and support with the business and community organizations that share a common commitment to the well being of the cities of California.

Sustainable San Mateo County was established to build awareness and support for sustainable practices in San Mateo County. The Board and Advisory Council of Sustainable San Mateo County is made up of community and government staff/officials, and the organization releases an annual report on "Indicators for a Sustainable San Mateo County."

California State Assembly

California State Assembly: www.assembly.ca.gov
California State Senate: www.senate.ca.gov
For full bill text and legislative staff analysis: http://leginfo.ca.gov/
For live and archive broadcast of hearings and floor sessions: www.calchannel.com
For summaries and links for state political news: www.rtumble.com