"It's high time for California to start thinking about moving beyond a paper-based system and finding ways to adapt to the Internet era." Catapult has launched Allpoint Technology to help voters and candidates use their civic rights with everyday smartphones and iPads.
Congratulations to @KaiserPermanente - Redwood City for being Joint Commission certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center! They are a healthcare leader in the country!
Parking in North Fair Oaks has been a problem for businesses and residents alike. There is good news to report. A 50-60 space parking lot on 2nd and Middlefield Road is on the horizon!
To celebrate the progress of the Sequoia Belle Haven Affordable Senior Housing Project in Menlo Park, MidPen Housing, the project developer, held a "Wall Raising" with all the partners and the neighbors. This beautiful new complex will open in the summer of 2017!
As San Mateo County voters and election observes will recall, last year San Mateo County conducted its first All-Mailed Ballot Election through legislation carried by Assembly Member Kevin Mullin known as Assembly Bill 2028. The legislation required a follow-up analysis and report to determine voter participation levels, turnout by demographic groups, operational costs, etc. Here are the findings from this historic election.
Beginning on May 31st, the Town of Atherton plans to close Marsh Road for eight to twelve weeks to repair the Marsh Road Canal that is eroding the road bed. A series of community meetings have been scheduled to share the project plans and give people the chance to ask questions and register their concerns. Please take the time to learn about this project. http://www.ci.atherton.ca.us/marshroad
The Board of Supervisors took steps to beef up the enforcement tools to discourage illegal dumping and littering in the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. This has been of priority of Supervisor Slocum's and its unanimous adoption was appreciated.
At the April 26th Board of Supervisors meeting, we discussed the status of the San Carlos Airport Disturbance Study and the next steps. Three consultants have been retained to conduct airport noise studies, identify the best practices in use at general aviation airports, gauge public opinion and prepare to report back to our Board in June. At this meeting, we learned that the FAA and Surf Air have developed alternative approaches to reduce the impact of noise above residential areas - these will be evaluated in May.
A 25-year dream of the East Palo Alto community and its partners came true this weekend! The Cooley Landing Educational Center held its grand opening. It is beautiful!
In October of 2014, our Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance to ban smoking in multi-family dwellings in the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. That ordinance began in January 1, 2015 with new multi-family dwellings; in January 1, 2016, it expanded to include existing multi-family units. We sincerely hope to improve the health of the residents in the County.
A story from the San Mateo Daily Journal that was published on 1/13/2016 and reposted here along with my kudos to the Elections Office for their new online e-filing system for campaign disclosure forms. It's a step that is in keeping with the online world in which we live!