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August 17, 2026San Mateo Wants a Tax Hike. It Still Won't Charge for Parking.Half a block from downtown, a private lot charges $88 to park illegally. The city's curb, a few feet away, is free forever.
June 6, 2026A Family Wanted to Rebuild. Neighbors Tried to Landmark 400 Homes.A single home rebuild in San Mateo's Baywood sparked a years-long push to landmark 400 houses as historic — costing taxpayers ~$500K amid a $14M deficit.- May 30, 2026Rob Newsom Voted to Remove His Own Election Opponent From the Planning CommissionOn May 27th, the San Mateo City Council declined to reappoint Planning Commissioner Seema Patel, who has served as Chair since 2024 and worked on the City’s most complex land use policies including…
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Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
San Mateo Forward is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.