Editor,
Measure T is not about building more housing — it’s about creating a sustainable community. That starts with giving people the choice to live in neighborhoods where they can afford to go car-free.
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Updated: February 11, 2026 @ 10:29 am
Editor,
Measure T is not about building more housing — it’s about creating a sustainable community. That starts with giving people the choice to live in neighborhoods where they can afford to go car-free.
Our youth and seniors are leading the way. Studies show that people in their 20s and 30s prefer to live within access to public transit amenities — where they have walkable access to trains, buses and foot paths. The same goes for seniors who find recreation and physical fitness in walkable neighborhoods.
On my daily walks and bike rides, I am impressed at the number of youth and seniors who walk and bike as well.
Measure T allows San Mateo to meet these preferences by permitting more homes in our most walkable and transit-accessible hubs.
Community growth in this way reduces traffic and parking conflicts, and protects our city’s air quality. This type of growth also supports our local retailers and restaurants with new customers. If we want a livable and vibrant San Mateo then we need to make smarter land-use decisions today.
Measure T gives us the flexibility to grow in a way that aligns with our values — high quality of life, affordability and independence. Let’s embrace a future where people have more lifestyle choices here in San Mateo. Vote yes on Measure T.
Max Mautner
San Mateo
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(3) comments
Sorry, Max, but Measure T is a flawed bait and switch measure. If folks have voter remorse, they can change their vote in the future as I expect there will be future Measure T “clones” in the near and far future. Meanwhile, I’d recommend folks start voting out the folks who decided to put Measure T on the ballot. Measure T repeals Measure Y so whatever “protections” were given under Measure Y is now taken away. Vote NO on Measure T.
Terrence, after our previous discussion, it's disappointing to see you continue posting these identical comments. The legal language of Measure T and with that the actual meaning clearly escapes you. I suggest consulting a professional before further damaging your credibility.
GasCarr1956, after our previous discussion, it’s disappointing to see you continue posting without being able to refute assertions I’ve made or answer questions I’ve posed to you. You have an interpretation and I have a different one and that’s why Measure T is a flawed measure. As for consulting a professional, I believe the text of measure T and the City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis of Measure T are the basis of my comments. Or are these folks not professional? If Measure T passes, I’m perfectly happy if it gets held up in court. Before then, I’d recommend folks vote NO on the flawed Measure T.
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