Walking Away
07/07/2014
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This post was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on July 7, 2014 as an op ed piece. Last week the San Carlos City
Author: Mark Olbert
There Will Be Better Days Ahead
07/01/2014
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Last night’s vote to kill the swap – and set up our community to deal with worse traffic, overcrowded school sites and less athletic field
Details Matter
04/24/2014
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I was recently asked about my endorsement of Measure AA, the Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District’s June, 2014 ballot initiative. The measure, if approved,
Saving Water and Energy for Fun & Profit
04/02/2014
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We all know that California is facing a major drought situation1. Energy prices have been increasing for a long time, and are expected to continue
Taking the Field – Update
03/19/2014
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Jeff Maltbie, our City Manager, informed me today that the District’s proposed land swap (which I discussed at length here) will not be on the
Taking the Field
03/18/2014
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Last week the San Carlos School District sent a letter to Jeff Maltbie, our City Manager, and me asking that the Council consider entering into
Agendas, Appeals and Rights
02/14/2014
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At our January 27, 2014 meeting a resident asserted his rights were violated because I refused to agendize something. The item in question purported to
Senator Jerry Hill: Upcoming Interactive Town Hall
02/14/2014
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Senator Hill is a great supporter of San Carlos, whether it’s getting permission from Sacramento for the Chickens Ball to use some state-operated buildings as
1/13/2014 Answers to Pre Meeting Questions
01/17/2014
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Here are responses I received from staff regarding the questions I raised prior to the meeting. The corresponding questions are shown in italics. Since we’re
January 13, 2014 Questions
01/13/2014
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You can find the agenda these questions and suggestions refer to at http://www.epackets.net/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1864&doctype=AGENDA. I’ve noted the agenda item number in parentheses. (8f, 10d) Since we’re