This is the first Farmworker Advisory Commission of its kind in the state!
The new Farmworker Advisory Commission will advise government bodies in their decision-making process through direct citizen participation. This ten-member Commission promotes programs and policies that address the unmet needs of farmworkers in San Mateo County. Potential areas of focus include: advising the Board of Supervisors and County agencies on effectively outreaching to farmworkers and their families; helping farmworkers and their families navigate public agencies and access benefits and services; raising awareness among farmworkers about labor laws and other protections; bringing visibility to issues that disproportionately affect farmworkers; and helping to build trust and relationships in the County’s agricultural community, particularly between employers and employees. The Commission has 10 members:
- Four (4) Farmworkers
- Three (3) Members from community-based organizations
- One (1) Family member of a farmworker
- One (1) Member who works in the agriculture industry (but not a farmworker)
- One (1) San Mateo County Agricultural Advisory Committee member
Interpretation and translation is provided. The Commission will meet at least 6 times a year, on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month from 7-8:30pm.
NOTE: There are currently two vacancies on this Commission: One (1) Farmworker; and One (1) representative from the agricultural industry who is not a farmworker. Please download, complete the application, and submit to: CommunityAffairs@smcgov.org by 5:00 pm August 30, 2024.
| Meetings | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Meetings 2nd Wednesday, every other month, alternating between Pescadero and Half Moon Bay 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas St. Half Moon Bay Community Room |
Sept. 11, 2024 |
| Pescadero High School 360 Butano Cutoff Pescadero Multipurpose Room |
July 10, 2024 |
Commission Meeting Agendas & Minutes
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes | Supporting Material | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/24 Regular Meeting |
3 - Ralph M. Brown Act Refresher Training (English & Spanish) |
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| 3/13/24 Regular Meeting |
5 - Proposal to Create Photo Project "A Tribute to Farmworkers" (English & Spanish) 6 - Opportunity Center of the Coastside (English and Spanish) 7 - Medical Healthcare Benefit Changes 2024 (English and Spanish) 8 - Access and Care for Everyone (ACE) Program (English and Spanish) |
03.13.24 | ||
| 5/8/24 Regular Meeting |
3 - Half Moon Bay Clinic, Patient Satisfaction Survey Results (English and Spanish) 4 - MidPen Housing Background and Overview of Proposed Affordable Housing Development in Moss Beach (English and Spanish) |
05.08.24 | ||
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7/10/24 Regular Meeting *Pescadero |
3 - Farmworker Taskforce (English and Spanish) 4 - Emergency Communications for San Mateo County (English and Spanish) 5 - Office of Labor Standards (English and Spanish) 6 - Farmworker Needs for Medical Services - (English and Spanish) |
7.10.24 | ||
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9/11/24 Regular Meeting *Half Moon Bay |
9.11.24 | |||
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11/13/24 Regular Meeting *Pescadero at 6:00pm |
6 - Migrant Education Program (English and Spanish) 7 - Retirement Benefits for Farmworkers (English and Spanish) |
11.13.24 |
Archived Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Questions?
Please email communityaffairs@smcgov.orgor call 650-208-5798 (English & Spanish).