Development by Right, EIRs and Liberty
04/12/2019
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This is a lightly-edited version of an op ed I wrote which was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on Friday, April 12, 2019.
Author: Mark Olbert
I’m Having an Effect!
01/31/2019
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As close followers of the City Council know, I’ve asked that staff and my colleagues refer to me as “the chair of the Council”, or
Chair’s Remarks on the Year Ahead
01/31/2019
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The Council chair (aka mayor) traditionally offers thoughts on the year ahead when he or she is appointed. I chose not to do that last
Giving Back to the Community
11/16/2018
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At our November 13th meeting, staff presented the audited financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The Council ultimately ended up accepting
Halloween and Honeybees
11/04/2018
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I received a well-written email from a Central middle school 6th grader on a topic which I would never, in a million years, have expected
Should the Council Get Up to a 145% Raise?
09/26/2018
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At last Monday’s Council meeting, a discussion requested by Matt Grocott, to consider changing how much council members are paid, took place. Although no specific
Fitting Into a Neighborhood
08/09/2018
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I occasionally get asked about whether or not the City has rules requiring that new homes, or significant remodels, have to fit into a neighborhood.
Hillside Overlay Districts
08/08/2018
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Recently, over on a NextDoor thread discussing the expected development of what is commonly called the Black Mountain properties, someone cited a four story home
Calling All Community Volunteers!
07/10/2018
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Ever thought that San Carlos would benefit from a non-profit organization dedicated to improving our quality of life? Like the San Carlos Education Foundation, but