A Misunderstood System

This is an op ed I wrote which was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Most of us have no idea how our vaunted economic system works. Granted, not understanding the how doesn’t stop you from benefitting from something. You don’t have to know

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Clueless in Palo Alto

This is a letter I wrote to the Daily Post after reading an article describing how the Palo Alto City Council was outraged at having to comply with recent changes in California housing law. So the Palo Alto City Council is moaning about how unfair the State is to insist

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Slow-Walking Housing Policy

This is a letter to the San Mateo Daily Journal I wrote which was published on December 5, 2022. I see the San Carlos City Council extended an emergency ordinance to come up with policies implementing SB9, a state law mandating some modest changes to address the housing crisis. This

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Nice People Don’t Have to Finish Last

…because it’s up to us, the voters, who gets to wield public power on our behalf. This is a letter to the editor I submitted today to the Daily Post, the Daily Journal and the Pacifica Tribune. Haven’t heard back yet as to whether or not it will be published,

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Lennie Roberts on Ray Mueller

This is an email Lennie Roberts, a staunch and long-time environmental activist, recently circulated re-affirming her endorsement and support of Ray Mueller. I’ve removed a few extraneous spaces for clarity. Hi friends,    I don’t usually send out recommendations for political office, but because the District 3 County Board of

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Gee, and It’s So Easy to Get Your Facts Straight!

I’ve recently been challenging Alexander Kent on his housing stance. He’s a candidate for the San Carlos City Council, on which I used to serve. He apparently doesn’t deal well with criticism :). That’s okay, although, if he does get elected, I hope he finds a way to do so.

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