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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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
Covid-19 Quarantine Facility: Questions and Answers
This article concerns the State & Federal effort to quarantine individuals testing positive for Covid-19 in a San Carlos hotel. It’s likely to be an
A Letter on Housing and Governance
I recently got a letter from a resident who attended the last housing community meeting. It touched on a number of topics in a few
That I-280/Crestview Topic
A number of residents got concerned about the Transportation and Circulation Commission having an item on their “possible topics for future meetings” item which was
Why Bother to Meet?
The Council recently had an unusual experience: its first February meeting was canceled. While we typically do that in the summer (to avoid wrestling with