Candidate Forums for Nov 2018 Elections
Location: 504 Ave Alhambra, third floor, El Granada - Flyer
League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County moderates the candidate forums, asking questions submitted by the public at the meeting.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
7:00-8:00 pm – SMC Harbor Commission – Vote for 2* — Video
*Ed Larenas, Harbor Commissioner/ Scientist
*Nancy Reyering, Businesswoman/ Conservationist/ Sailor
Henry Sutter, Sheriff’s Sergeant/ Businessman
Sepi Richardson, Financial Management Consultant
8:15-9:15 pm - Cabrillo School Board – Vote for 3* — Video
*Lizet Cortes, Juvenile Counselor/ Parent
*Freya McCamant, Incumbent
*Mary Beth Alexander
Rob Pappalardo, Incumbent
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
7:00-8:00 pm - Granada Community Services District – Vote for 3* — Video
*Barbara Dye, Appointed Incumbent
*Eric Suchomel, Environmental Engineer
*David Michael Seaton, Incumbent
Nancy Reed Marsh, Retired Executive
8:15-9:15 pm - Montara Water & Sanitary District – Vote for 3* — Video
*Jim Harvey, Incumbent
*Ric Lohman, Retired Computer Professional
*Eric Marshall, Director Project Management
Erin Deinzer, Writer
No MCC Election for 2018-2022 Term
Four candidates for four open seats on Midcoast Community Council means there will be no MCC election in November 2018.
Candidate statements are linked here:
Dave Olson (incumbent) - El Granada
Claire Toutant (incumbent) - Moss Beach
Len Erickson - El Granada
Michelle Weil - Moss Beach
At the December 12, 2018, MCC meeting, the four candidates will be sworn in for their four-year terms, and two councilmembers will retire: Chris Johnson, after serving five years, and Brandon Kwan after serving two years.
MCC Meeting Aug 22, 2018
MCC Agenda for August 22, 2018, 7:00pm at GCSD
504 Ave Alhambra, 3rd floor, El Granada
Supporting material:
Consent: Minutes for August 8, 2018
Cypress Point Affordable Housing: submittal (County page)
referral - presentation - MCC comments (approved)
Planning Director & Commissioner email exchange
MWSD answers to water/sewer questions 8/4/16
MCC project page
Summary of Community Housing Conversation
A detailed summary is now posted of the 7/15/18 Community Conversation on Housing. About 90 community members attended, about half indicating they work in Half Moon Bay. The meeting format consisted of two brief informational presentations, each followed by group discussions among participants at 13 tables.
Median household income in Half Moon Bay is $106,000. About one-quarter of the community has a household income of over $200,000. Another quarter has a household income of $50,000 or less per year. About three-quarters of residents commute outside of Half Moon Bay to work. The three largest local industries are agriculture, tourism, and commercial fishing, all of which tend to skew to lower-wage jobs. The current median home price is $1.2 million, which requires a monthly mortgage payment of over $4,500. The current median rent for a one-bedroom unit is $2,600 per month.
The second community conversation on housing is scheduled for 10/23/18.