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SAMCAR Member Robert Ross Bids Farewell to San Mateo City Council

It's a bittersweet beginning to the New Year for the City of San Mateo. During the first Council meeting of 2015, the San Mateo City Council accepted the resignation of Council Member (and SAMCAR Broker member) Robert Ross and began discussions on how to appoint his successor.

Ross, a SAMCAR member since 1997, served on the Council since 2009 and completed this past year as Mayor. He resigned to address health concerns. At the meeting, Ross shared his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the San Mateo community and values having the opportunity to serve on the San Mateo Police Force and as a Council member.

"This decision is a difficult one," Ross said. "Serving the people of San Mateo has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I will forever love the San Mateo community and am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve you for the past 33-years."

Ross brought a unique perspective to the City Council by providing a direct voice for home owners, home buyers and sellers and for private property rights.  He was consistently available to meet with residents, REALTORS® and business owners, listen to their concerns, and raise them during Council meetings for discussion. His ability to be responsive and have his pulse on the community was a special characteristic that he provided. The fact that San Mateo is not hampered by Point-of-Sale mandates or other punitive measures impacting home owners is a testament to Ross.

His successor will be selected through an open application process and will be appointed by the San Mateo City Council following a special meeting held on Monday, January 26.  Applications are available on the City's website and must be submitted to the San Mateo City Clerk by Tuesday, January 20th. Applicants should be prepared to give a ten-minute presentation during the January 26th meeting highlighting their experience and interest in serving on the City Council.

For more information about the selection process please contact the San Mateo City Clerk's Office at (650) 522-7040.

 

 
 
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