Weekly Message - February 2018
BUSINESS NEWS
San Mateo County Seeks Public Input
San Mateo County is a great place to live, but traffic is worse than it has ever been. Solutions are available, but we need your help to prioritize and develop a plan that gets San Mateo County moving. Completing this simple and fun survey will provide us with critical feedback about your priorities for transportation improvements.

Get Us Moving San Mateo County (GUM) will be offering several opportunities for the public to share their thoughts about strategies to address the County’s critical transportation needs. The next meeting is on Thursday, February 1 at 6 pm at 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica .

Draft Newsrack Ordinance Community Meeting
The City of Menlo Park is hosting a Community Meeting to give input and insight on a draft of the Newspaper Racks Ordinance. During the Council’s last meeting about newspaper racks, they instructed staff to draft an ordinance, in coordination with publishers and distributors, and return to Council with a draft ordinance.

Please review the  draft ordinance , for which we are soliciting your feedback. Join us on Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 pm at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, Oak Room .

Free Webinar: Commercial Building Energy Efficiency
The Peninsula Advanced Energy Community will present findings from 5 new reports on the economics of energy efficiency and fuel switching. Register now for this free webinar on the economics of energy efficiency and fuel switching for commercial-scale buildings.

Wednesday, January 31
11 am to 12 pm

AROUND MENLO PARK
Java with Jerry
Join Senator Jerry Hill for a cup of coffee and conversation at "Java with Jerry." Bring your ideas, questions, and concerns about legislative issues affecting the community.

No RSVP or appointment necessary. Coffee will be provided at no taxpayer expense.

Depot Cafe, 599 El Camino Real, San Carlos
Saturday, February 3rd, 9 to 10 am

Sustainability Academy Offerings: Master Resource Conservation Course
The County of San Mateo's Sustainability Academy provides NO-COST educational opportunities to San Mateo County community members.

Gain in-depth knowledge of sustainability topics including climate change, sea level rise, and energy and water conservation. Empower yourself and others to live more sustainably.

February 8 - March 29, 2018 (8 weeks)
Thursdays 6 to 9 pm, 455 County Center, Redwood City

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

January 31
11 am to 12 pm, Online Webinar

February 1
6 pm, Pacifica Community Center

February 2
8:30 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room

February 3
9 to 10 am, Depot Cafe, San Carlos

February 7
6 to 8 pm, CCRM San Francisco, Menlo Park

February 8
6:30 pm, Arrillaga Family Recreation Center

February 10
1 to 3 pm, San Mateo County History Museum
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