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Making parents aware of a procedure or board policy should not warrant the censure of a school board member. Jacobson's questioning elements of a required curriculum, even if not in alignment with her fellow board members or the teachers' union, is not a step beyond. As with any elected b…

I think you are correct that the Trustee did not mean to endorse white supremacy, but the quote is accurate to what was said during the meeting at the beginning of June. Meeting the moment and teaching students in a well-received and age-appropriate way is what is desperately needed. As I…

The numbers for homeownership rates are looking at the percentage of each demographic owning their home. The quoted numbers are looking at percentage out of 100%.So out of all Black households in San Mateo, 26.1% of households owned their homes and the remaining 73.9% rent.

Economic…

To Clarify, services are not city based, but in fact county based, across California. In reference to the end of the BART line in Millbrae, about half of the unhoused individuals exiting BART in Millbrae are coming from another Bay Area County and LifeMoves outreach staff assist such indi…

Coach Sell made a strong case for school athletics as a benefit to the whole person and the importance of inclusion. Your denial of trans participation feels very similar to the pushback around women in sports years ago and (ironically) the expansion of title 9 rights. My point is that th…

Thanks, Craig. I believe these numbers show a generation of more acceptance and an environment in which being who are on the inside is more comfortable to express on the outside.

While I share in the author's disappointment, I do not see how an unsubstantiated accusation of a brown act violation justifies our city standing up an ethics commission. A city commission requires significant time from community volunteers and city staff to function. The oversight alread…

With respect to the columnist, there's some confusion on districts in what is written.

The City Council vacancy comes from Diane Papan leaving her seat for the State Assembly. She was elected 2 years ago in an "at-large" seat. Therefore the appointment is not restricted by district.…

I've known Charles for a long time and the description above does not resemble the man I know. As a councilmember and mayor, Charles has worked hard to have a productive council in Belmont, encouraging diverse leaders to run and seek appointments. His strategic and thoughtful approach has…

Thank you to Penny and Marlyn and your congregations. It is so important to see this kind of leadership from our clergy as community leaders. San Mateo is a caring community and we are fortunate to have mutual understanding and support. May we come together in joy and not fear soon.