Welcome!
My name is Mark Olbert, and I’m a former member of the San Carlos, California City Council. This was my site for staying in touch with my constituents. My last day on the Council was December 14, 2020.
It’s now a platform I use to address local and regional issues that my neighbors may find interesting.
Here you’ll find my blog, links to articles about municipal issues, and material that will help you understand my Council work and my current views. All these can be accessed through the menu links at the top of every page.
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Enjoy! And if you have a moment, drop me a line to let me know what’s on your mind.
So Long, and Thanx for a Great Ride!
It’s been a wonderful experience working on behalf of the San Carlos community, first on the School Board and since 2011 on the City Council.
Downtown Laurel Street Program Extended
Last night the Council had a lengthy discussion focused on what the “end date” should be for our temporary downtown Laurel Street configuration. I say
Promoting Diversity in Local Government
These are remarks I made during the November 11, 2020 Council meeting. I’ve lightly edited them for clarity. Recently the Council was faced with making
Helping All Downtown Merchants
Sorry about the late notice about this — it’s been a busy week! — but tonight the Council will be discussing whether or not to
A Word from Law Enforcement
Several people have contacted me, or written on social media, how they are concerned about the prospect of people interfering with others’ right to vote.
Big Challenges Generally Require Big Responses
…and in the case of childcare capacity as it’s been mauled by Covid-19 it definitely does. Many, if not almost all, childcare facilities are teetering