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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Covid-19: Notes from 3/18/2020 County Briefing
The County Manager’s office is holding conference calls with representatives of all the San Mateo County city councils every weekday. It’s does a great job
Covid-19: Reaching Out to Neighbors
Not that people need a guide on how to write a letter, but here’s what Barbara & I distributed to our block earlier today:
Covid-19: San Mateo County Tightens Assembly Rules
The following just came across the San Mateo County Alert System (SMC Alert; you can join it online). Emphasis added and a minor formatting error
Covid-19: Lending a Hand
I’ve been extremely impressed by the outpouring of support by San Carlans for the folks who are being quarantined at the Fairfield Inn as a
Why Viral Diseases Can Require Quarantines
I’ve written an article on why quarantines can be critical in combating novel viral infections. You can find it here.
Covid-19: Reflections from Special Council Meeting and Advice
Last night (3/12/2020) the Council held a special meeting to consider affirming the declaration of emergency the city manager had issued a day ago and