Covid-19: Lending a Hand
03/14/2020
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I’ve been extremely impressed by the outpouring of support by San Carlans for the folks who are being quarantined at the Fairfield Inn as a
Author: Mark Olbert
Why Viral Diseases Can Require Quarantines
03/14/2020
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I’ve written an article on why quarantines can be critical in combating novel viral infections. You can find it here.
Covid-19: Reflections from Special Council Meeting and Advice
03/13/2020
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Last night (3/12/2020) the Council held a special meeting to consider affirming the declaration of emergency the city manager had issued a day ago and
Covid-19 Quarantine Facility: Questions and Answers
03/11/2020
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This article concerns the State & Federal effort to quarantine individuals testing positive for Covid-19 in a San Carlos hotel. It’s likely to be an
A Letter on Housing and Governance
03/09/2020
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I recently got a letter from a resident who attended the last housing community meeting. It touched on a number of topics in a few
That I-280/Crestview Topic
02/27/2020
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A number of residents got concerned about the Transportation and Circulation Commission having an item on their “possible topics for future meetings” item which was
Why Bother to Meet?
02/25/2020
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The Council recently had an unusual experience: its first February meeting was canceled. While we typically do that in the summer (to avoid wrestling with
Mike Brownrigg for State Senate
02/16/2020
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When I think about who I want representing me in government I look at more than just how closely a candidate’s views mirror my own.
Freedom and the Law
02/14/2020
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A recent NextDoor comment asserted the Council broke the law regarding how our train depot was treated in the Transit Village/Trestle Apartment project. Because the
The High Cost of Free Parking
02/01/2020
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After writing this I was asked how much money is in the Parking In-Lieu fund. The answer is $172,713 as of 6/30/2019 (I doubt it’s