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VLF Update, Community Resources, and more!

Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 AM • Sup. Noelia Corzo

Summary

San Mateo County faces a growing Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funding shortfall that could reach $1 billion over five years, threatening cuts to essential services like homelessness support, health care, and mental health programs. The County urges state leaders to act to protect these critical safety-net services. Upcoming Board agenda items include adopting a Shared Prosperity resolution, a juvenile justice study session, and an interim moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities. The newsletter also highlights community support efforts for families displaced by a major Foster City fire and promotes local events such as September Nights on B Street and tech help sessions at the Main Library.

Key positions and references

Key positions

Urgent state action needed on VLF funding shortfall
Support for essential safety-net services
Moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities
Advancement of economic mobility and shared prosperity

Agenda items and issues mentioned

In-Lieu Vehicle License Fee Shortfall study session
Shared Prosperity resolution
Juvenile Justice study session
Interim Urgency Ordinance on detention facilities

Meetings and events mentioned

Quarterly Poetry Reading with Poet Laureate Antonio López
Press Conference and Study Session on VLF shortfall
Cafecito con Noelia community coffee event
September Nights on B Street

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** Hi !

August has been a busy month. As we returned from Board Recess, there has been much to focus on, including the growing Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funding crisis.

Our County, in collaboration with our cities, recently held a press conference and study session on the VLF shortfall. While reserve funding has helped cover funds owed by the State, reserves cannot solve what could become a $1 billion funding crisis over the next five years. Without State action, the County could face difficult cuts to positions and essential services, including homelessness services, health care, and mental health programs, with impacts that extend to our city partners. We continue to urge the Governor and State leaders to act and protect the critical safety-net services our residents depend on.

Read about more in the newsletter below!

In community,

** What’s on the Board’s Agenda?

Tuesday, August 11

Quarterly Poetry Reading: San Mateo County Poet Laureate Antonio López (Sponsor)

Shared Prosperity: Adopt a resolution affirming the County of San Mateo’s commitment to advance economic mobility and pathways to shared prosperity (Co-Sponsor with Supervisor Gauthier)

Thursday, August 13 (Special Meeting)

In-Lieu Vehicle License Fee (VLF) Shortfall: Press Conference and Study Session

Tuesday, August 25

Juvenile Justice: Study Session on San Mateo County’s Juvenile Justice System (Co-Sponsor with Supervisor Speier)

Anti Detention Center Ordinance: Adopt an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the County of San Mateo making findings and establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting, construction, conversion, and/or operation of new or expanded detention facilities and correctional facilities within the unincorporated area of San Mateo County, to the full extent authorized under State and Federal law. (Co-Sponsor with Supervisor Mueller)

** Join me for Cafecito con Noelia with Director of Human Services Agency Claire Cunningham!

Join SMC Human Services Agency Director Claire Cunningham and me for conversation, community, and coffee on Sat, Aug 29 from 1-2:30pm at Capo Mediterranean in Belmont. Come hear our priorities and share yours. Residents from across District 2 are welcome. Space is limited. RSVP here. (https://us.list-manage.com/119X_tjhQeG?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) RSVP (https://us.list-manage.com/3i1LEKgvSNd?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703)

** Support for Families Affected at 815 Sea Spray Ln

Recently, Foster City was impacted by a six-alarm fire that displaced approximately 49 families at 815 Sea Spray Ln. As our community comes together to support those affected, several resources are available to help displaced families with temporary housing, food, clothing, and other essential expenses during this difficult time.

If you would like to support affected community members, there are various GoFundMe’s that are still raising money.

Here are a few of those fundraisers: * GoFundMe for Ryan Razani (https://us.list-manage.com/10qGPyXGhPk?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) * GoFundMe organized by the Foster City Chamber of Commerce (https://us.list-manage.com/Mq22etwWA6r?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) * GoFundMe for Xi Chen's Family (https://us.list-manage.com/8RxrSKKW5rH?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) * GoFundMe for Margaret and Scarlett (https://us.list-manage.com/119q8iplYQn?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) * GoFundMe organized by the SMFC Administrators Association (https://us.list-manage.com/BcA7BEZVRAB?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703)

My team has also compiled a list of resources (https://us.list-manage.com/Lc7mfJ9_7Ho?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) available to support impacted families. This is a living document and will continue to be updated as additional information and resources become available. View it here: tinyurl.com/SeaSpraySupport (https://us.list-manage.com/la9sdCN0VCz?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) .

A sincere thank you to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, the Foster City Police Department, the American Red Cross and all other emergency responders who supported the response to this fire. Your bravery in keeping our community safe is truly admired & appreciated. I would also like to give a special thank you to the Foster City Chamber of Commerce, City of Foster City, Peninsula Jewish Community Center, and Buy Nothing Foster City for supporting our families through their recovery from this devastating event.

** Enjoy September Nights on B Street

Join the City of San Mateo for September Nights on B Street with free music and entertainment for the whole family! Spend an evening with us on B Street on Sept. 10 and 17, where live music, great food and family-friendly activities bring the block to life! Join the fun between 1st and 3rd avenues from 6–8 p.m. Get more information. (https://us.list-manage.com/gZsCJxgVMl6?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) More info (https://us.list-manage.com/MKOEa5xZGol?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703)

** Get help with your Tech!

Do you have questions about computers or electronic devices? Come to the Main Library to get help with your device.The library is now offering assistance with questions about email, computer software, etc. Each appointment provides one-on-one instruction for 30 minutes. Registration is required. More information. (https://us.list-manage.com/19fjfbIZWwQ?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) Register (https://us.list-manage.com/STSdVkhyZwE?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703)

** Take A Hike Challenge 2026

Take part in the 2026 Take A Hike Challenge! The San Mateo County Parks have selected seven hiking routes in our parks to introduce you to the beauty and biodiversity of your San Mateo County Parks! A special reward is available for those who complete the challenge. Complete the challenge and claim prizes by Oct 31. More information. (https://us.list-manage.com/H7NAXTt_igU?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) More info (https://us.list-manage.com/110Lt143LM9?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703) https://us.list-manage.com/CjuTPXjz_oH?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703 https://us.list-manage.com/MUOVET8XKUA?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703 mailto:ncorzo@smcgov.org https://us.list-manage.com/EsPWt0D2UJ2?e=118eb8f15f&c2id=aa69b3dee4a8d1e79e3540741ed3b703

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