Issue Archive
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Traffic Safety — A $15 Million Problem With a Budget Constraint • Featured
active • Traffic & Congestion
Created by CivicCause
Last activity: Jun 4, 2026
Traffic safety is one of the most urgent quality-of-life concerns in San Bruno — and a rash of high-profile accidents in late 2025 accelerated the issue to the top of the City Council's agenda. The City Council designated traffic safety and…
Fiscal Crisis — "Without New Revenue, Deep Cuts Will Be Unavoidable" • Featured
active • Budget Priorities
Created by CivicCause
Last activity: Jun 4, 2026
San Bruno is facing one of the most serious fiscal emergencies of any city in San Mateo County. The city's five-year financial forecast shows significant revenue losses driven by a sluggish economy, VLF replacement revenue shortfalls, and s…
Sheriff's Office Aftermath — Rebuilding Accountability & Trust • Featured
active • Police Accountability
Created by CivicCause
Last activity: May 24, 2026
San Mateo County is still working through the fallout of one of the most dramatic law enforcement governance crises in the Bay Area in recent memory. In May 2025, an independent investigation found evidence of conflicts of interest, misuse …
The VLF Funding Crisis — A $157 Million Injustice • Featured
active • Budget Priorities
Created by CivicCause
Last activity: May 24, 2026
San Mateo County is fighting one of the most consequential — and least publicized — fiscal injustices in California. The dispute centers on "in-lieu VLF" replacement funding that counties and cities receive tied to a vehicle license fee red…