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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Saving Water and Energy for Fun & Profit
We all know that California is facing a major drought situation1. Energy prices have been increasing for a long time, and are expected to continue
Taking the Field – Update
Jeff Maltbie, our City Manager, informed me today that the District’s proposed land swap (which I discussed at length here) will not be on the
Taking the Field
Last week the San Carlos School District sent a letter to Jeff Maltbie, our City Manager, and me asking that the Council consider entering into
Agendas, Appeals and Rights
At our January 27, 2014 meeting a resident asserted his rights were violated because I refused to agendize something. The item in question purported to
Senator Jerry Hill: Upcoming Interactive Town Hall
Senator Hill is a great supporter of San Carlos, whether it’s getting permission from Sacramento for the Chickens Ball to use some state-operated buildings as
1/13/2014 Answers to Pre Meeting Questions
Here are responses I received from staff regarding the questions I raised prior to the meeting. The corresponding questions are shown in italics. Since we’re