Thomas Morgan

First and foremost the Burlingame facility should have never been closed in the first place. There was an embezzlement case with Star Vista which led to it demise Two years later. The County should have at that point decided whether to bring in another operator to run the facility.

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I just realized this past weekend sales tax in SF is only 8.625% (does not work for large items appliances or new car). I needed to buy small items that were subject to sales tax so I purchased there. So San Mateo county lost 100% of the tax on that transaction. If sales tax is raised I w…

If the $300M+ in capital is funded with debt by the time all is said and done we will pay over $1B when all is said and done.

Since schools are facing lower attendance why not adopt the University and sell off the extra capacity to those who live farther away and commute to the region for work? Letting seats sit empty and crying there is no money makes no sense. I would also favor combining districts. No need to…

The picture is much worse and cuts need to be more severe, This does not take into account the capital needs of over $300M which will be financed with debt which effectively triples the costs. The transfer tax as I understood it would limit transfer tax to 1%. City and article make it sou…

These types of grants are creating much strain on neighbors. The time clock mechanism does not allow for adequate input and feedback. Where is the money to fix the light at El Camino and 17th?

There should not be a regional tax measure. Since the State has passed so many housing bills (to eliminate parking) it should fund public transit. State and Federal government love creating unfunded mandates on Cities and Counties who are already struggling to cover existing costs.

There is usually no money at the end of a project. Assume zero forever. If they are to pay at the end of the project I hope they are paying rates at the time of payment and not 2 to 3 year old amounts.

Regarding VLF is there really money? I heard there is a multi-billion dollar deficit. The problem is government is broken up into so many different district and agencies to the point no one is responsible or accountable.

Probably not a popular idea but I would look to the districts …

This is why local control matters, and why it’s important to elect leaders who represent residents instead of just enforcing Sacramento’s agenda.