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.
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Local Businesses: San Mateo County GOP Petition
The San Mateo County GOP gathered signatures in San Carlos for a petition they submitted to the Board of Supervisors. Here’s the petition: RESOLUTION DEMANDING
Lending a Hand in a Time of Need
This week I successfully lobbied my colleagues to direct our representatives on the “2+2” — the joint subcommittee of the Council and the School Board
Why Aren’t There More Stop Signs?
It’s not uncommon for Council members to be asked to install a stop sign at some intersection that a resident believes needs one. That can
Slow Streets Are Safer Streets
Last night the Council appointed a subcommittee (Ron & Adam) to develop ideas in three areas; – Creating a temporary pedestrian mall on the northern
Covid-19: Apples and Oranges
We’ve all heard the numbers reported about Covid-19 deaths in the US. We’re also familiar with the annual mortality statistics for the flu. Indeed, it’s