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City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager At the March 24 Council meeting the Mayor, City Council and Staff demonstrated their commitment to stand in Solidarity with the Asian Community.  “We are all dismayed to witness the rise in violent attacks against the Asian American, Pacific Island Community, in particular, March 16th shootings that left...

Where were you on March 17, 2020? Today marks 1-year anniversary of first shelter-in-place order in #SanMateoCounty when 6 Bay Area counties ordered everyone to stay home due to #COVID19. Take a look at the challenges, emotional moments we all experienced: https://bit.ly/2OANXwF

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager The City Council adopted the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan in February 2020, directing staff on the goals and priority programs for the next three years.  At the February 10th City Council meeting, staff presented the annual Strategic Plan update.  Staff updated the Council on the five Priority Program Areas;...

Clinic at SFO - Long Term Parking Garage 2/17 & 2/19 San Mateo County is offering a drive-through first-dose vaccination opportunity for eligible members of our community who are San Mateo County residents aged 65 and older. The vaccine is free and available to any San Mateo County resident aged 65 or older, regardless of...

The Fiscal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Colma Pak Lin, Administrative Services Director & Brian Dossey, City Manager The COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the Bay Area since March 2020. As residents and businesses are struggling to survive, we should also understand how the pandemic financially impacts the Town and its future operations. The Negative...

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager As we reflect back on 2020, I think it’s fair to say Good Riddance!  Looking forward to 2021 there appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel. With a promise of the new Corona Virus Vaccine distribution, we hope the future begins to brighten in...

December 21, 2020   Colma Community, As you are aware, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge and ICU capacity continues to decline. Therefore, San Mateo and 10 other Bay Area counties are now under a mandatory 'Regional Stay at Home Order' for the next three weeks. I know this is going to be difficult due to the...

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager Happy Holidays!  I know this has been a difficult year and will be especially difficult during the Holiday Season.  I ask that you please be careful when observing the Holidays by avoiding large family gatherings, and celebrating with just your immediate loved ones this year.  Hopefully 2021 will...

November 17, 2020 Colma Community, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe Holiday Season. I know it will be difficult to celebrate with family and friends this year, but it is important to remember that we need to remain vigilant in stopping the spread of COVID-19. With the Holidays right around...

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager I’d like to start my article this month by thanking the Colma community for managing through the Covid-19 pandemic, wearing your mask and continuing to practice social distancing. Our hard work is beginning to pay off.  Just last week, San Mateo County was able to move from the Governor’s...

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager I know you have read my previous articles regarding the census, and it’s importance to our community.  Everyone counts and each unaccounted for resident costs the Town of Colma $1,000 per year in Federal funding for the next ten years.  That is why we need every Colma resident...

Coastal Cleanup 2020 is just around the corner and the environment needs your help now more than ever to pick up litter pollution in September! How and when you can participate are different this year due to COVID-19, but the essential goal of protecting our environment from litter is still the same. Find out how...

July 17, 2020   Colma Community, COVID-19 is still with us, and I urge my fellow residents to not let their guard down. The fatigue is real for all of us, but we have to stay strong and keep wearing our masks, social distancing, and sheltering in place to overcome this pandemic. We are all...

CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE Brian Dossey, City Manager From the Town of Colma City Council and staff it is our hope that you and your families are safe and healthy. We know that there are a lot of families that are struggling to make ends meet due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.  The Covid-19...