San Mateo County Measure J is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Extend the deadline for the Board of Supervisors to make an appointment to fill a vacancy in an elective office and require that the Board hold a public meeting before making an appointment
On your ballot
Shall the San Mateo County Charter be amended to extend the period in which the County Board of Supervisors is required to either call a special election or make an appointment in the event of a vacancy in an elected office other than the Board of Supervisors from 30 days to 60 days, and to require the Board to conduct at least one public
meeting to receive public comment prior to any appointment?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports amending the San Mateo County Charter to extend the deadline for the Board of Supervisors to make an appointment or call an election to fill a vacancy in an elective office from 30 to 60 days, and require that the Board hold at least one public meeting before making an appointment for public comments.
