""For the County of San Mateo itself, it is incredibly dire. If the state stops returning the money we have owed to us, the result for San Mateo County will be a 19% cut in our general fund.""
"The California Department of Finance stated, 'While this issue is now being litigated, the county doesn't have a legal entitlement to these funds - the state has provided them to the county in the past only on a discretionary basis.'"
San Mateo County officials are urging California to release over $157 million in withheld Vehicle License Fee revenue. They warn that failure to do so could lead to significant cuts in essential services, including police, fire, rental assistance, and infrastructure repairs. The dispute over these funds has persisted for years, stemming from changes made in 2011 that disadvantaged local governments. County leaders emphasize that continued withholding threatens the quality of life in the region, with potential cuts of up to 19% in the general fund.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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