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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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January 13, 2014 Questions
You can find the agenda these questions and suggestions refer to at http://www.epackets.net/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1864&doctype=AGENDA. I’ve noted the agenda item number in parentheses. (8f, 10d) Since we’re
Green Evolution
Some recent decisions by the Council raised questions about how green the City will continue to be. While I can’t speak for the Council, I
Transit Village Referendum
Greg Rubens, the City’s general counsel, sent me the following email in reply to my questions about referendums. Mark. Thank you for posing these questions
Transit Village Reflections
Last night the Council approved a reduced scale Transit Village on a 4 to 1 vote. I was the dissenter, primarily because I believe the
New Feature: Q&A Discussions
I typically spend several hours prepping with staff for each of our Council meetings. That way I don’t have to get all of my questions
Transit Village Referendum
Questions I emailed to Greg Rubens, our City Attorney, regarding a potential referendum to overturn a Council decision about the Transit Village. Greg, Given interest