Political Climate with Mark Simon: Peninsula Democratic Party elections expose left-wing divide
There was good news and some not-so-good news from the Peninsula Democratic Party this past weekend. The good news is… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: San Mateo County’s regional assertiveness at play in Friday vote
A few columns ago, I pondered whether, and how much, San Mateo County will assert itself as the region begins… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: Heightened diversity in local government to inspire diversity of issues
Here at the Political Climate International News Center, we have talked a lot about how change is affecting our region,… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: Key figure in Redwood City’s building boom leaving city staff
The Redwood City Renaissance, or ruination, depending on your point of view, had many authors, but one of the key… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: As battle heightens between local and regional interests, county must unify
San Mateo County – all 20 cities and the county – better gear up. Because it looks like the county… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: At a time of giving, consider these local nonprofits
In “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ short novel that, in many ways, formed our collective understanding of the meaning of the… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: Redwood City mayor calls for respect on new council
All over the Peninsula, new council members are taking office, incumbent council members are taking their leave and there are… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: 2020 election campaigning begins, but there’s more to say about Nov. 6
Clean Up on Aisle 2018. Or, put another way, there are a few leftover items from the election to note… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: Winners and losers in the Nov. 6 election
Finally. It took exactly three weeks for the San Mateo County Elections Office to count all the votes and provide… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: Leo Ryan an overlooked part of the Jonestown Massacre
My mother, Barbara, was heavily involved in San Mateo County politics as an operative, campaign worker and campaign manager, which… … Keep Reading