Regarding the development on Hill Street, I believe it's a mistake to have less than one parking space per unit for any development. And this one has just 10 parking spaces for 24 units. While mass transit and Safeway are close, there are always times when you will need a car to carry lar…
Davina Hurt is a very divisive figure in Belmont politics, who regularly ignores and belittles residents who disagree with her. Tom McCune also often ignores residents with differing opinions, but is not so condescending in his responses. He is more level-headed and focused on the facts, …
Wow, such relentless hateful and often misleading posts from right wingers on the DJ letters pages. Whether organized or not, they seem to have ambushed the letters pages to shut out any more reasonable views. They do not represent the majority opinion in this area and it's a shame they c…
Trump is the most divisive politician in our history. He focuses more on personal insults than solutions. We need someone who focuses on bringing us together, not tearing us apart. Trump will never be that guy.
I have to make a correction to my comment. Based on the news release, I believed the Housing & Economic Development Manager position was new. However, after checking further, I found that it was actually created in 2019 and first funded in fiscal year 2017. The news release was for th…
Belmont officials raise alarm about this possible funding loss every year in the budget process, including this year. They claim financial disaster will ensue if this funding is lost and taxes may have to be raised to deal with it. Yet, they recently created two new and expensive city man…
Well said, Linda! You succinctly stated the most salient reasons Trump should never be allowed near the White House again. That's a tall order given the word limit for letters, but you did it! Thanks!
Ray, are you implying that Trump and his MAGA supporters are different than progressives because they haven't turned on others in their own party? Maybe you don't read the news very much.
I believe Redwood City made a good decision to welcome public comments in person or by email, and to read email comments aloud during meetings. That ensures that every reasonable voice is heard while shutting down hate speech. In fact, I believe every council should read email comments al…
Tim E Strinden commented on Cal Fire burn of chaparral increases flammability
Thanks, Kristin! That's good information I didn't learn from the article about the burn. They should have interviewed you for the article.
Tim E Strinden commented on They come in pairs
Regarding the development on Hill Street, I believe it's a mistake to have less than one parking space per unit for any development. And this one has just 10 parking spaces for 24 units. While mass transit and Safeway are close, there are always times when you will need a car to carry lar…
Tim E Strinden commented on Hurt, Jordan for Belmont City Council
Davina Hurt is a very divisive figure in Belmont politics, who regularly ignores and belittles residents who disagree with her. Tom McCune also often ignores residents with differing opinions, but is not so condescending in his responses. He is more level-headed and focused on the facts, …
Tim E Strinden commented on How we vote
Wow, such relentless hateful and often misleading posts from right wingers on the DJ letters pages. Whether organized or not, they seem to have ambushed the letters pages to shut out any more reasonable views. They do not represent the majority opinion in this area and it's a shame they c…
Tim E Strinden commented on Just insults from Democrats
Trump is the most divisive politician in our history. He focuses more on personal insults than solutions. We need someone who focuses on bringing us together, not tearing us apart. Trump will never be that guy.
Tim E Strinden commented on Fight is on for our own money
I have to make a correction to my comment. Based on the news release, I believed the Housing & Economic Development Manager position was new. However, after checking further, I found that it was actually created in 2019 and first funded in fiscal year 2017. The news release was for th…
Tim E Strinden commented on Fight is on for our own money
Belmont officials raise alarm about this possible funding loss every year in the budget process, including this year. They claim financial disaster will ensue if this funding is lost and taxes may have to be raised to deal with it. Yet, they recently created two new and expensive city man…
Tim E Strinden commented on I’ll go with Grandpa Joe
Well said, Linda! You succinctly stated the most salient reasons Trump should never be allowed near the White House again. That's a tall order given the word limit for letters, but you did it! Thanks!
Tim E Strinden commented on Will Noelia Corzo have an opponent in 2026?
Ray, are you implying that Trump and his MAGA supporters are different than progressives because they haven't turned on others in their own party? Maybe you don't read the news very much.
Tim E Strinden commented on Keep online public comments, do not let the cowards win
I believe Redwood City made a good decision to welcome public comments in person or by email, and to read email comments aloud during meetings. That ensures that every reasonable voice is heard while shutting down hate speech. In fact, I believe every council should read email comments al…