It’s bad news for local government when special interests which have so much influence at the state and national levels interfere in our city council elections.
Dems: Housing efforts in peril
SACRAMENTO — California Democratic leaders urged Congress on Friday not to eliminate programs that helped finance roughly two-thirds of the state’s recent affordable housing supply in recent years.
A look at a couple of issues in the San Mateo City Council race
Seven candidates are vying for three spots on the San Mateo City Council on Tuesday (Nov. 7), including two incumbents.
Those running are Deputy Mayor Rick Bonilla, Councilman Joe Goethals, Planning Commissioners Eric Rodriguez and Charlie Drechsler, San Mateo-Foster City School District board President Chelsea Bonini, transit manager Rob Newsom Jr. and retiree Mark DePaula.
[VIDEO] Charlie’s stance
Straight talker. Truth teller. Join us in supporting Charlie Drechsler for City Council, and help bring back some truth and fairness to San Mateo. Vote by November 7th!
The above is a clip from our October 1st candidates’ forum.
Attention San Mateo Residents…
Each year the City of San Mateo prepares an Annual Action Plan that identifies activities that are important to the San Mateo community and can be funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Planning is taking place for a new five year Consolidated Plan for 2018-23 as well as the Action plan for 2018-19. CDBG has several eligible funding categories including public service grants to non-profit agencies, affordable housing, and community development activities.
[VIDEO] Chelsea’s stance
Authentic & accessible—these are just some of the many reasons we are supporting Chelsea Bonini for San Mateo City Council. Vote by November 7th!
One San Mateo 