Some Thoughts on Governing
12/14/2020
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These are my farewell remarks, which I gave to the new Council on December 14, 2020. The video is about 7.5 minutes long.
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Author: Mark Olbert
So Long, and Thanx for a Great Ride!
12/14/2020
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It’s been a wonderful experience working on behalf of the San Carlos community, first on the School Board and since 2011 on the City Council.
Downtown Laurel Street Program Extended
11/10/2020
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Last night the Council had a lengthy discussion focused on what the “end date” should be for our temporary downtown Laurel Street configuration. I say
Promoting Diversity in Local Government
11/10/2020
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These are remarks I made during the November 11, 2020 Council meeting. I’ve lightly edited them for clarity. Recently the Council was faced with making
Helping All Downtown Merchants
11/09/2020
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Sorry about the late notice about this — it’s been a busy week! — but tonight the Council will be discussing whether or not to
A Word from Law Enforcement
10/31/2020
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Several people have contacted me, or written on social media, how they are concerned about the prospect of people interfering with others’ right to vote.
Big Challenges Generally Require Big Responses
10/26/2020
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…and in the case of childcare capacity as it’s been mauled by Covid-19 it definitely does. Many, if not almost all, childcare facilities are teetering
Laurel Street Closure Poll
10/26/2020
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Late last week I released a poll — an unscientific, not statistically-valid poll — seeking feedback on how San Carlans and visitors use of downtown
Reflections: Paranoia, Tribalism and Politics
10/23/2020
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This is one of a series of reflections I plan to write as I wind up my almost twenty year stint as a local elected
Downtown Laurel Street
10/22/2020
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I’m trying to gather information on how the use of our downtown has changed since the pandemic started. If you’d like to help please fill
