Mark Olbert - Making Your Mark

Meet John Dugan!

08/29/2020 1 Comment

On Wednesday, September 2nd, I’ll be hosting a meet-and-greet for John Dugan, who is running for a seat on the San Carlos City Council. It

Budgeting During a Pandemic: Feedback Needed

08/27/2020 2 Comments

Monday night the Council reviewed the proposed budget for 2020/20211. “The budget” is actually several budgets — one for general operating expenses, one for capital

Community Conversation: Managing During the Pandemic

08/23/2020 No Comments

Ray Mueller — a long-serving member of the Menlo Park City Council whom I’ve gotten to know over my years on the San Carlos City

Reflections: What’s Wrong with First Come, First Served?

08/16/2020 No Comments

This is one of a series of reflections I plan to write as I wind up my almost twenty year stint as a local elected

A Seat at the Table

08/12/2020 No Comments

This is a letter to the San Mateo Daily Journal I wrote in response to a recent article by Matt Grocott, a former member of

Mask Requirements, Administrative Violations, Criminal Violations and Enforcement

08/05/2020 8 Comments

This article is prompted by recent discussions on NextDoor about the County Board of Supervisors decriminalizing failure to wear masks when required and authorizing fines

Covid-19: County Authorizes Fines for Not Wearing Masks

08/04/2020 No Comments

The County Board of Supervisors today (8/4/2020) authorized enforcement officers, throughout the County, to fine individuals and organizations not adhering to the State’s mask requirements.