Measure G Misrepresentations
This is a more in-depth look at the misrepresentations the Yes on G campaign is making. I referenced it in a letter to the editor I sent to the San Mateo Daily Journal and the Palo Alto Daily Post. Table of Contents Summary The way San Carlos’ Measure G, increasing
Have I Got a Deal for You!
This is a letter to the editor I submitted to the San Mateo Daily Journal. Since Election Day is rapidly approaching, I’m publishing it here in case their queue is full for days. I see San Carlos’ Yes on Measure G campaign is arguing we need to raise our sales
How to be an Effective Lobbyist
This article was sparked by a post on Nextdoor regarding a new multifamily housing project in San Carlos. But its focus is broader: what are the dos and don’ts of being an effective citizen lobbyist to the City Council. It’s based on my nearly twenty years as a local elected
Taxes in San Carlos, 2026
I drafted an op ed for the San Mateo Daily Journal about the City sales tax the Council has put before voters in the November, 2026 election. After which I (re)learned the Daily Journal does not accept op eds about candidates and election measures (perfectly reasonable — the issues would
Biotech Interest in Canepa
This is a letter to the editor I wrote which was published today in the San Mateo Daily Journal. I’m using the version I submitted, as the Journal munged up the original’s formatting, probably to save space. In the interest of transparency, I got to know David Canepa when I
Making Driving Interesting in San Carlos
This is a public comment I made at the June 24, 2024 City Council meeting, lightly edited for clarity. Good evening Mayor Dugan, Vice Mayor McDowell and the rest of the Council. I appreciate you giving me the time to address you tonight. I want to thank the city for