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 the San Carlos City Council. I read Matt Grocott’s August 11th column with interest. Matt & I were locally elected in the same year, 2001. He joined San Carlos’ City […]
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At the end of tonight’s Council meeting I announced I won’t be seeking a third term on the Council this November. The filing period for candidates opened today, so if you’re interested in running get in touch with Crystal Mui, our city clerk. I’ll have more to say when I actually retire from the Council
Thanx for Your Support! Read More »
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. Granted, that’s an important factor. But there’s something even more important. I want a candidate who will probe the issues, push on the accepted wisdom, and listen to all voters
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Recently there was a VOCA poll that asked people from San Carlos how the mayor should be chosen. Three options were offered: Rotated among council members Appointed by majority vote of City Council Directly elected by voters I think it’s great that VOCA is trying to use web technologies to increase citizen engagement with local
Mayors and General Law Cities Read More »
These are the remarks I delivered on December 9, 2019 as I was wrapping up my year as chair of the Council (aka mayor). This year’s been a great reboot for the Council! I also hope you all had some fun along the way. No job is so serious that you can’t enjoy doing it
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The city typically has two big financial events annually. The first, and the one that gets the most attention, is in the Spring when the budget is discussed and adopted. That’s where the Council decides, in some detail, how it intends to provide for public health and safety and maintain or improve the quality of
Another Banner Year Read More »
This is the second of several extracts from the State of the City address I gave last March which I’ll be posting. This one focuses on how development decisions are made, how development policies are set, and advice on when community members can have the most impact on future developments in the city. link to
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I’ve seen quite a bit of discussion online about the city’s stance regarding holiday celebrations, specifically the Eucalyptus Avenue ones that traditionally occur on Halloween and for Christmas. I thought it would be helpful to share what I know about what the city has done recently. Let’s start with the basics. There aren’t any rules
Holiday Celebrations Read More »
This is the first of several extracts from the State of the City address I gave last March which I’ll be posting. This one focuses on just how significant the Bay Area economy is as a result of how interconnected the region is with the rest of the world economically. The energy — personal, commercial,
State of the City 2019: Economic Powerhouse Read More »
There’s been a discussion on NextDoor recently regarding rule changes the city made affecting “street celebrations” in San Carlos. The thread centered on the Eucalyptus Halloween event but by extension also included the Christmas/Holiday Light event also held on Eucalyptus. The city has not changed the rules governing these kinds of events. Instead, the city
Special Neighborhood Events Read More »