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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Mike Brownrigg for State Senate
When I think about who I want representing me in government I look at more than just how closely a candidate’s views mirror my own.
Freedom and the Law
A recent NextDoor comment asserted the Council broke the law regarding how our train depot was treated in the Transit Village/Trestle Apartment project. Because the
The High Cost of Free Parking
After writing this I was asked how much money is in the Parking In-Lieu fund. The answer is $172,713 as of 6/30/2019 (I doubt it’s
State Density Bonuses
I’m writing this post based on community discussion occurring around the 626 Walnut Street condominium project. As far as I can recall this is the
Allocating Property Taxes
Ever since I became an elected official I’ve been asked why we can’t reallocate our property taxes among the various public agencies they fund to
Mayors and General Law Cities
Recently there was a VOCA poll that asked people from San Carlos how the mayor should be chosen. Three options were offered: Rotated among council