And thank you also, Laurie Hietter, for your dedication to accomplishing a worthy Historic Ordinance. As Jon Mays states in the Editorial: ".....created a document that, if it went forward as it is now, would be one of the biggest mistakes any council has ever made in the entire history o…
At the 2025 San Mateo County annual Civics 101 Academy, a nine-week program covering county departments, public safety, and finance, I first met another attendee, Hector Camacho.
We immediately connected, and being a member of a minority community myself, plus having been a local go…
I spoke with Lisa Diaz Nash several years ago, before she was elected to the City Council. On the phone, she spent a lengthy time talking about issues, with a totally open mind. Once again, my now-friend Lisa is representing the best interests of our San Mateo community. I totally support…
The wooden boxes that were placed as temporary barriers for the B Street Promenade/Mall were on wheels and so not at all protective of the pedestrians on the mall.
The current improvements, permanently placed due to the Council approving the Mall becoming permanently an open pedestr…
I am happy to hear that San Mateo's Council is moving forward with establishing an Ordinance and policies to facilitate inventory-updating, review of proposed demos and alterations to designated historic buildings, and the creation of a citizen-based commission to help guide decision-maki…
I agree with joebob91. And a Residential Parking Program if it's a necessity to get the City's privatized enforcers to have authority to "police" the street with ticketing AND towing. We need clearly marked parking stalls for sure. Why not tackle that first??
Rick Bonilla is correct, this time. Via prompt Facebook posts of multiple videos which were narrated and verified, frame by frame, one can see what actually transpired as far as the driver turning to avoid the ICE GUN-HOLDER.
In the past, I did not have much praise for Mr Bonilla's …
Dick. That's exactly one of my points. Anti usually sinks parties and candidates. Providing a vision is much more effective. Unfortunately, our Congressman Mullen trumpets transportation funding as a priority of HIS, front page of July 18, 2025 Journal. Did he take the time to ask US what…
T.Y. You mean the party where you feel free to share your own name in public postings? Not seeing that yet, if you're demonstrating a reason to switch. Btw, could you please include links to your signed letters please? I'd like to learn more.
JustMike650 I like your comments always. How about submitting a letter yourself? Did you see Jon Mays' column of April 11, 2025 about historic priorities? It discussed this specific house. Thanks for the Google street view link, btw. It would be helpful if it could be incorporated in futu…
Doug North Central commented on Editorial: San Mateo’s historic ordinance dangerously incomplete
And thank you also, Laurie Hietter, for your dedication to accomplishing a worthy Historic Ordinance. As Jon Mays states in the Editorial: ".....created a document that, if it went forward as it is now, would be one of the biggest mistakes any council has ever made in the entire history o…
Doug North Central commented on Disagreement with recent letter
At the 2025 San Mateo County annual Civics 101 Academy, a nine-week program covering county departments, public safety, and finance, I first met another attendee, Hector Camacho.
We immediately connected, and being a member of a minority community myself, plus having been a local go…
Doug North Central commented on Why I oppose Horizon’s proposed detox center
I spoke with Lisa Diaz Nash several years ago, before she was elected to the City Council. On the phone, she spent a lengthy time talking about issues, with a totally open mind. Once again, my now-friend Lisa is representing the best interests of our San Mateo community. I totally support…
Doug North Central commented on Anti-tank barriers
The wooden boxes that were placed as temporary barriers for the B Street Promenade/Mall were on wheels and so not at all protective of the pedestrians on the mall.
The current improvements, permanently placed due to the Council approving the Mall becoming permanently an open pedestr…
Doug North Central commented on Historic preservation in San Mateo
I am happy to hear that San Mateo's Council is moving forward with establishing an Ordinance and policies to facilitate inventory-updating, review of proposed demos and alterations to designated historic buildings, and the creation of a citizen-based commission to help guide decision-maki…
Doug North Central commented on Keep the Humboldt Street bike lanes
I agree with joebob91. And a Residential Parking Program if it's a necessity to get the City's privatized enforcers to have authority to "police" the street with ticketing AND towing. We need clearly marked parking stalls for sure. Why not tackle that first??
Doug North Central commented on Troubled by opinion
Rick Bonilla is correct, this time. Via prompt Facebook posts of multiple videos which were narrated and verified, frame by frame, one can see what actually transpired as far as the driver turning to avoid the ICE GUN-HOLDER.
In the past, I did not have much praise for Mr Bonilla's …
Doug North Central commented on Ask our priorities
Dick. That's exactly one of my points. Anti usually sinks parties and candidates. Providing a vision is much more effective. Unfortunately, our Congressman Mullen trumpets transportation funding as a priority of HIS, front page of July 18, 2025 Journal. Did he take the time to ask US what…
Doug North Central commented on Ask our priorities
T.Y. You mean the party where you feel free to share your own name in public postings? Not seeing that yet, if you're demonstrating a reason to switch. Btw, could you please include links to your signed letters please? I'd like to learn more.
Doug North Central commented on Celebrate balanced council leadership
JustMike650 I like your comments always. How about submitting a letter yourself? Did you see Jon Mays' column of April 11, 2025 about historic priorities? It discussed this specific house. Thanks for the Google street view link, btw. It would be helpful if it could be incorporated in futu…