San Mateo County Measure J: Charter Amendment - Extension to Call a Special Election or Appoint
Source: livevoterturnout.com
What does this measure do?
Measure J gives San Mateo County supervisors 60 days instead of 30 to appoint someone or call an election when an elected county office, other than supervisor, becomes empty. Supervisors must also hold a public meeting before appointing anyone; taxes do not change.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: San Mateo County Board of Supervisors (Resolution 081882, May 19, 2026)
The county's elected Board of Supervisors. On May 19, 2026 it called a vote on this change to the county charter (the county's rule book). County charters can only be changed by voters.
Source: smcacre.gov
A YES vote means
Supervisors get 60 days to fill an empty elected county office by appointment or special election, and must hold a public meeting for comment before any appointment.
A NO vote means
Supervisors keep 30 days to fill an empty elected county office, and no public meeting is required before an appointment.
Source: smcacre.gov
Source: smcacre.gov