Government Links
Introduction to Midcoast Local Government (slide presentation PDF) - District boundaries, services provided, decision-making bodies.
San Mateo County
Website links to all aspects of county government. The unincorporated Midcoast also looks to the County to fill the role of city government.
The Board of Supervisors fills the Midcoast role of a City Council. Ray Mueller represents District 3 (includes the Coastside). Board Agendas.
Departments: Parks -- Planning & Building -- Public Works -- Office of Sustainability -- County Organization Chart
Community Services in San Mateo County
SMC Alert- emergency alert notification system
County GIS - maps and data.
County Code of Ordinances
County Boards, Commissions, and Committees advise governmental bodies in their decision-making process through direct citizen participation. Get involved – there are openings.
Sheriff
SMC Sheriff Coastside Patrol Bureau provides law enforcement services for over 60% of San Mateo County, including the Midcoast and the City of Half Moon Bay.
SamTrans Bus Service
San Mateo County RCD is a non-regulatory public benefit district to help people protect, conserve, and restore natural resources through information, education, and technical assistance programs.
SMC Local Agency Formation Commission
LAFCo is an independent county commission with jurisdiction over the boundaries of the 20 cities, 23 independent special districts, and many of the 32 County-governed special districts serving San Mateo County.
California Dept of Transportation
Caltrans District 4:
Report a problem on Highway 1 or 92.
California Coastal Commission
CCC website
North Central Coast District Office
(415) 904-5260
45 Fremont St, Suite 2000, SF 94105
San Mateo County Local Coastal Program (LCP) - MCC page
Recognizing/reporting Coastal Act violations (pamphlet)
SAM is a Joint Powers Authority that provides wastewater treatment and collection system maintenance services to its member agencies: Half Moon Bay, and Midcoast special districts GCSD and MWSD.
Sewer emergency (leak or smell): Call SAM, 650-726-0124, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk. Leave voice message and SAM rep will contact you promptly.