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Notification July 17, 2017

The November 6, 2018 Election Results have been certified. The Statement of the Vote is now available.

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People First.
The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections’ (ACRE) foremost goals are to serve the people of San Mateo County and be a leading department in the state.

Custom Notification November 1, 2017

Follow November 6, 2018 Statewide Results on the California Secretary of State’s website

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Assessor
Ensure high quality, ethical and timely service through fair and equitable valuation of real and personal property.

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Clerk-Recorder
Preserve and protect our historical and cultural records, and create an accurate public record of recorded transactions and filings related to people, business and property.

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Elections
Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections that increase public participation and confidence.

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Event July 17, 2017

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San Mateo County Beach Vista

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What's New

Article July 17, 2017

California Voter’s Choice Act

The California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) is landmark legislation which fundamentally transforms the manner in which elections will be conducted in the State of California. San Mateo County is proud to be one of 14 counties authorized by the State to conduct elections under the new law.

Election Administration Plan-Draft

Election Administration Plan-Amended Draft

Election Administration Plan

Outreach Toolkit

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Article July 17, 2017

November 6, 2018 Election Results

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Article July 17, 2017

November 6, 2018 Election – Highest Turnout Since 1982 and Record High for Voter Registration

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Article July 17, 2017

San Mateo County Elections Division Welcomes Department of Justice

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Article July 17, 2017

San Mateo County Unveils Accessible Vote by Mail System
A new service for voters with disabilities

A new service for voters with disabilities

Voters with disabilities can vote privately and independently by accessing and marking a ballot in a screen-readable format from any computer.

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Important Dates

County Event December 25, 2018

Christmas Holiday – Office Closed

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County Event January 1, 2019

New Year’s Day Holiday – Office Closed

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Assessor Event January 1, 2019

Tax Lien Date
as of which ownership and value is determined

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County Event January 21, 2019

Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Holiday – Office Closed

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Assessor Event February 1, 2019

Second installment of secured taxes due and payable

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Our Commitment to You
At ACRE, we are committed to setting the standard of excellence in serving the people of our culturally diverse community through a highly engaged professional workforce utilizing innovation & technology to make our County a better place to live & work.

2020 Strategic Plan

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View of San Mateo County

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Jurisdictions Served Within San Mateo County
70

The County of San Mateo
Bayshore Sanitary District
Broadmoor Police Protection District
Coastside County Water District
Coastside Fire Protection District
Colma Fire Protection District
Granada Community Services District
Highlands Recreation District
Ladera Recreation District
Menlo Park Fire Protection District
Mid-Peninsula Water District
Midcoast Community Council
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space, Wards 5, 6, 7
Montara Water & Sanitar

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People Served in the Community
771,410

All per United States Census Bureau

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Number in San Mateo County Registered to Vote
(as of 12/6/2018)
404,146

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Commands

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