BoS Names New County Manager

Current Assistant County Manager Mike Callagy has been named to succeed John Maltbie on his retirement in November 2018. The selection followed a nationwide recruitment and several rounds of interviews. (press release)

Callagy joined the County of San Mateo as one of three deputy county managers in 2013 after a 29-year career with the San Mateo Police Department where he ran day-to-day operations and retired as the deputy chief. In 2016, he was named assistant county manager. He holds a law degree from Santa Clara University, a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degree in public administration from the College of Notre Dame and a Master’s degree in homeland defense and security from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is a lifelong San Mateo County resident and lives in Foster City with his family.

Community Conversation on Housing 7/15/18

The City of Half Moon Bay and Home for All San Mateo County are hosting an educational community conversation to help us all gain a better understanding of the local housing situation.  Please RSVP for this family-friendly event with refreshments, activities for children, Spanish translation.  (press release)

Let’s Talk About Housing - Sunday, July 15, 2018
1pm free lunch, 1:30pm Community Conversation
Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly, HMB

November 2018 Elections for MCC

In November 2018 there are four Midcoast Community Council seats open for election (or re-election) to 4-year terms. The candidate filing period is open from July 16 through Aug 10 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must be registered voters residing in the unincorporated San Mateo County Midcoast communities of Montara, Moss Beach, Princeton, El Granada, or Miramar. (Note the Half Moon Bay city limit is at Mirada/Alto Roads.) 

Candidate statements will be limited to 200 words, and the cost paid by the candidate. Optional candidate seminars will be held Wed, July 11 at 10 AM, and Thursday, July 26 at 2 PM, at the elections office, 40 Tower Road, San Mateo. Find resources and how to apply at County Elections. Learn more about MCC on this website or contact a councilmember with questions.

UPDATE 8/8/18: Incumbents Chris Johnson and Brandon Kwan announced they will not run for re-election. That means the candidate filing deadline is extended to August 15, 2018, at 5pm.

UPDATE 8/16/18: MCC will not be on the Nov 2018 ballot because only 4 candidates filed for 4 seats:

  • Dave Olson, El Granada, incumbent

  • Claire Toutant, Moss Beach, incumbent

  • Len Erickson, El Granada, Education Consultant & MCC 2010-2013

  • Michelle Weil, Moss Beach, Tech Executive/Mother