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In 2004, the State of California reduced vehicle license fees that had been distributed to counties and cities to finance critical social services. The State committed to replacing those revenues with an equivalent funding stream which has now become obsolete. As a result, San Mateo County and its cities are being blocked from receiving their fair share. Yet 55 of the state’s 58 counties will continue to receive every dollar they are owed. It will take state action to rectify this imbalance.
On March 19th, 2026, Legal Aid SMC attorneys gathered with local leaders to talk about important issues affecting local families and the life-changing impact that legal services can have on their journey
Our attorneys, Brian Fraser and Camille Nguyen, are teaming up with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) this month to explain the basics, including information on eligibility, the court process, and how the approach is working in our county.
