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Notification July 17, 2017

June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election Information

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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.

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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

Vote Center and Ballot Drop-off Box Locations for June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election

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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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Article July 17, 2017

Check My Registration/Access My Election Materials/View My Sample Ballot Pamphlet/Track & Confirm My Ballot/Get My I Voted Sticker

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Article July 17, 2017

Adjustment to Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Schedule of Fees for New Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund

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Important Dates

Elections Event May 21, 2018

Voter Registration Closes on May 21
for June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary

Voter Registration forms postmarked prior to or on this date are accepted.

Online voter registration – click here

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Elections Event May 21, 2018 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Language Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC) Meeting

555 County Center, 3rd Floor Room 311
Redwood City, CA

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Elections Event May 22, 2018 - 10:30am - 12:00pm

Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
VAAC

555 County Center, 3rd floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Room 311

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Elections Event May 22, 2018

Conditional Voter Registration begins at Vote Centers
for June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary

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Elections Event May 26, 2018

11-Day Vote Centers Open
for June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary

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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
764,797

All per United States Census Bureau

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Number in San Mateo County Registered to Vote (as of 05/16/2018)
385,315

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Commands

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