Hurray for Pride Month!
06/05/2020
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Last year the city established a new tradition: officially celebrating June as Pride Month. Pride Month means different things to different people, ranging from a
Author: Mark Olbert
Covid-19: Latest County Regulations
05/30/2020
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I sat in on the 5/29/2020 conference video call hosted by the County on Covid-19. A bit over 30 minutes of the hour-long session was
Taking Counsel from Your Fears
05/26/2020
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As I’ve written about before the San Carlos School District is in dire straits due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of a joint discussion
Local Businesses: San Mateo County GOP Petition
05/26/2020
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The San Mateo County GOP gathered signatures in San Carlos for a petition they submitted to the Board of Supervisors. Here’s the petition: RESOLUTION DEMANDING
Lending a Hand in a Time of Need
05/14/2020
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This week I successfully lobbied my colleagues to direct our representatives on the “2+2” — the joint subcommittee of the Council and the School Board
Why Aren’t There More Stop Signs?
05/14/2020
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It’s not uncommon for Council members to be asked to install a stop sign at some intersection that a resident believes needs one. That can
Slow Streets Are Safer Streets
05/12/2020
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Last night the Council appointed a subcommittee (Ron & Adam) to develop ideas in three areas; – Creating a temporary pedestrian mall on the northern
Covid-19: Apples and Oranges
05/03/2020
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We’ve all heard the numbers reported about Covid-19 deaths in the US. We’re also familiar with the annual mortality statistics for the flu. Indeed, it’s
Bike/Play Neighborhoods and a Temporary Pedestrian Mall
04/28/2020
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Last night the Council asked staff to look into a couple of ideas I’d gotten from residents and business owners1: Allow neighborhoods to close off