Editor,
One of the challenges concerning Millbrae’s La Quinta Inn repurposing to permanent supported housing, is to ensure consistent responses from the county executive office. Inconsistent responses can confuse the residents, damage the county executive office’s credibility, and raise residents’ outcry.
County Executive Mike Callagy has delivered inconsistent messages to Millbrae residents on several occasions. For example, on July 11, 2023, at the Millbrae Council meeting, he said the candidates of the housing was for unhoused seniors who have illness and single parents who cannot afford rent; however, on a July 17 correspondence to Millbrae officials, the candidates were said to be a mix of single and couple occupants and no family housing. Later in July, per the Millbrae mayor, it was said it won’t be only for seniors — though maybe some seniors will be there — but, instead, it will mainly be single men.
It is an important skill for Mr. Callagy to communicate clearly and effectively. However, Mr. Callagy has delivered inconsistent messages on the La Quinta repurposing that confuse and frustrate Millbrae residents. This will undermine his credibility and trustworthiness. How can residents in the San Mateo County trust him?
The county supervisors decided to ignore the voices of the residents and push through their agenda without any consultation. This is not a democracy; this is a dictatorship. The county supervisors have forgotten that they are supposed to represent the people, not their own interests. They have betrayed the trust of the voters and violated the principles of good governance. We cannot let them get away with this. We must stand up and demand accountability and transparency. We must make our voices heard and reclaim people’s power. We are the people, and we deserve better.
Marian Kong
Millbrae
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(4) comments
Good morning, Marian
In Mark Simon's column today... "Virtually every leading political figure in the county is a political progressive — well on the left most issues."
Looks like the chickens have come home to roost.
Well said, Ray. Voters, get the government they deserve. Unfortunately, Millbrae drew the short end of the straw, just as North Central drew the short end when they were put on a road and parking diet. Make your voices count, or count on the same. As for Millbrae, I’d recommend trying the judicial system.
Hi, Terence
The folks in Millbrae have legitimate safety concerns. While the county has promised to assign a deputy to watch over things. However, unlike a school resource officer who is expected to be on campus, will this "new" deputy be on site? 24/7? How have safety issues worked out at the county's other projects?
The state has spent $3.7 billion to create a shade under 13,000 Project Homekey housing units. I guess all we need to do is spend more money.
I think it is also concerning that, at the very end of the first meeting they held at Millbrae city hall, he offhandedly mentioned that, in the future, the county may choose to expand on this property and expand its purpose. We basically have no idea what the County's real plans are.
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