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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A Misunderstood System
This is an op ed I wrote which was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Most of us have
Clueless in Palo Alto
This is a letter I wrote to the Daily Post after reading an article describing how the Palo Alto City Council was outraged at having
Slow-Walking Housing Policy
This is a letter to the San Mateo Daily Journal I wrote which was published on December 5, 2022. I see the San Carlos City
Nice People Don’t Have to Finish Last
…because it’s up to us, the voters, who gets to wield public power on our behalf. This is a letter to the editor I submitted
Lennie Roberts on Ray Mueller
This is an email Lennie Roberts, a staunch and long-time environmental activist, recently circulated re-affirming her endorsement and support of Ray Mueller. I’ve removed a
Gee, and It’s So Easy to Get Your Facts Straight!
I’ve recently been challenging Alexander Kent on his housing stance. He’s a candidate for the San Carlos City Council, on which I used to serve.