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In part due to an unexpected state reimbursement, Foster City now projects a $5.4 surplus this fiscal year — which ends in June — despite an e…
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The city of San Mateo is exploring a sales tax measure this November, citing long-term structural deficits that could start impeding basic cit…
In the four months since the legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted a new state budget, revenues — primarily from personal income taxes — h…
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SamTrans is trying to shore up a projected deficit, which has been exacerbated by lower sales tax revenue and an unfavorable economy.Â
It seems like just yesterday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators enacted a state budget that papered over a $20 billion gap between i…
Abby Veeser has been named as the new finance director for the city of San Mateo, bringing more than 25 years of municipal government experien…
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Despite approving other campaign finance reforms, San Mateo decided to stop short of pursuing a public financing program for City Council candidates.
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The Half Moon Bay City Council passed its budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year at its meeting June 17, as it grapples with a structural…
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The Redwood City Council approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget, which is in good standing and reflects the council’s priorities such as city…
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The Burlingame City Council passed its budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year — which balances the city’s basic expenditures but must pla…
