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County ng San Mateo

Key Dates

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The Vehicle License Fee shortfall from the 2004 commitment to today.

  1. 2004

    The State makes a promise

    The State reduces vehicle license fees and commits to replacing that revenue every year for every county and city in California.

  2. Earlier years

    The County and cities are made whole

    The State ensures San Mateo County and its cities receive the full amount owed, even after the payment mechanism stops working here.

  3. March 5, 2026

    Delegation letter to the State budget chairs

    San Mateo County's state legislators ask for full Vehicle License Fee funding in the State budget.

  4. March 10, 2026

    Shortfall funding request

    The County and its cities send a funding request with the shortfall for each jurisdiction.

  5. May 8, 2026

    County leaders press Sacramento

    County leaders ask the State to restore hundreds of millions in revenue that funds key services.

  6. June 15, 2026

    Request to the Governor

    The County asks the Governor for full repayment and a permanent fix.

  7. August 2026

    Fact sheet released

    A two-page summary of the shortfall and what it means for local services.

  8. August 13, 2026

    Warning on deep cuts to local services

    The County and its cities warn that the shortfall could force deep cuts to local services.