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John is right - People need to speak up. The General Plan subcommittee meeting last night showed a much more balanced perspective in the public comments made than was evident in the earlier meetings. Also the written summary report on public comments, including written responses, was prov…

With everything we have to deal with due to COVID-19, fires, the November elections, it is comforting to know our police force is well managed. Chief Barberini seems to have taken over without missing a beat. A shout out to him and our police is in order. Keep it up!

The Safe Street Program proved to be a great learning experience that will inform decisions on using streets for multiple purposes. The Bay Meadows Neighborhood Leadership put in a lot of work along with City staff to make this program a success and found there are many details that need …

I watched the Planning Commission meeting on this topic and want to add my voice in support of the project. We need affordable housing, not luxury housing. This is a great opportunity to add to our supply of housing that people can afford. One principle that I hear from many affordable ho…

I applaud Jerry HIll's position on SB50. We need more affordable housing. We do not need more luxury housing. This distinction is often not made by those supporting SB50. For those who have not read the bill, a major shortcoming is how it provides ways for developers to pay fees, donate l…

I agree with the main points of this article. Also, I suggest that PG&E reveal in public its maintenance and equipment renewal practices. I think people will be surpised. For now we have a crises. Why can't the Governor call out the State National Guard to help clear the brush around …

Jerry Hill is on the Appropriations Committee and SB50 could be voted on as soon as Monday the 6th. Jerry has been silent on SB50 despite the near universal rejection of it by his constituent City Councils. He should vote against SB50 and at least call for more analysis of its costs. For t…

I heard that Wiener was not even paying attention when the County democrats presented information refuting his contention that cities are not doing thier part. Not interested in facts? I keep hearing about suppressions on houses but there were no projects rejected in San Mateo over the pas…

I take issue with the reporters description that the San Mateo Council acted by "narrowly voting Monday to submit a letter opposing state Sen. Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 50." The 3 to 1 vote with one abstention was made with all Councilors criticizing the Bill. Bonilla and Goetha…

SB50 covers more territory than areas near transit and in the case of San Francisco and Palo Alto who have analyzed the impact of the bill, it is the entire land mass. Additionally SB50 provides incentives to developers, they can choose 3 from a list that could increase heights and density.…