Grassroots Done Right
07/06/2013
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Monday night’s Council agenda includes deciding what to do about re-building Crestview Park. That’s an interesting topic in and of itself*. But it won’t be
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Author: Mark Olbert
Hold the Makeup!
06/27/2013
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I was offered the opportunity recently to be interviewed on 1 on 1, a Peninsula TV show airing on cable channel 27. The host, Dani
Who’s Doing Oversight Is Less Important Than How Oversight Is Done
06/09/2013
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At the June 10, 2013 Council meeting we’ll be discussing a proposal from a group of sister cities about revamping the board which oversees the
Keeping Faith
06/09/2013
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At its June 10, 2013 meeting the Council will take up a proposed 13% salary increase for our city manager, Jeff Maltbie. This stems from
Behind the Scenes
04/30/2013
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At the last Council meeting I cited well-validated rumors Legacy Partners was vetting a new and different plan for the San Carlos Transit Village with
Opting for Silence
03/06/2013
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At our February 25th meeting one council member engaged in a very lengthy Q&A session with staff about a proposed ordinance banning the use by
That Vision Thing
01/30/2013
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An important part of a city council’s responsibility is identifying, evaluating and pursuing (when appropriate) strategic goals for its community. In the past in San
Arts and Culture Achievement Award Nominations
01/08/2013
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Know someone who’s made a positive contribution on San Carlos’ art & culture? Please consider nominating them for the 2013 Arts & Culture Achievement Award.
Trash Talk
12/02/2012
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December brings shopping madness, holiday cheer, snow (at least where I grew up in New York), and, in San Carlos, new trash rates. I suppose
Sewer Surprise
11/29/2012
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People who work in organizations know the “no surprises” rule is key to running an effective operation. Surprises cause disruption and confusion, which is rarely