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On Tuesday, August 7, Ken Cole, Director of the San Mateo County Department of Housing, shared information about building second units or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in San Mateo County, emphasizing these additional housing units as one approach toward alleviating the increasing cost and limited supply of housing in San Mateo County, as well as reducing traffic congestion, while benefiting property owners. Click "read more" for presentation slides, and visit secondunitcentersmc.org for cost calculator, design guidelines, and more resources for second units in San Mateo County.

Rent control (AKA rent stabilization) is looming in San Mateo County. It is one of the foremost threats to private property rights and will impact home owners and tenants. Please contact your elected officials to oppose rent control in San Mateo County.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has voted 4-1 to enact a second hand smoking ordinance that, among requirements, bans smoking in ownership units. SAMCAR Government Affairs Director Paul Stewart explains which units this ban affects and how the votes came down in the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.