San Carlos City Councilman Matt Grocott says he was promoting accountability to the public when he disclosed confidential information to a newspaper about the city’s efforts to hire an interim city manager. But other members of the council have accused him of violating the city’s trust.
More people than ever used the San Mateo Public Library in 2009, but the increased demand comes on the heels of a $253,700 blow to the library’s budget. Library staff hopes that new tax dollars and creative cost savings will spare them from future cuts and preserve the library’s most vital services.
Amidst California’s ongoing fiscal crisis, San Mateo County’s Parks Department announced on Oct. 1 that it expects to see its 2010-2011 budget slashed –leading to shorter hours or even park closures.