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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A Record That Speaks For Itself
Adam Loraine has spent his career fighting for the people of San Mateo
Oversaw the completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade — the largest infrastructure project in the City’s history
Advanced a Community Flood & Storm Protection Initiative, which now provides about $4 million a year to directly maintain and improve local stormwater infrastructure
Ushered in infrastructure projects that benefited the community such as the repaving of 19 miles of streets in San Mateo through the Smooth Streets Program and renovations of Central Park and East Hillsdale Park
Helped Council reach consensus support for San Mateo’s General Plan Update 2040 and the successful ballot Measure T, leading to several new development applications planning hundreds of new affordable homes
Supported a new city Emergency Rental Assistance Program helping nearly 40 families avoid losing their homes due to temporary financial hardship
Adopted with Council the city’s Housing Element 2023 - 2031, a plan certified by the state of California to accommodate at least 7,015 new homes over eight years and ensure housing can be provided for all residents and community members
Approved with Council a solar carport project with Peninsula Clean Energy at Beresford Park, powering Beresford Recreation Center with renewable energy at no upfront cost and projecting to save $450,000 in energy rates
Supported a new city ordinance that prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, helping to improve air quality and prevent noise pollution
Championed the city’s new Sustainable Building Strategy, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing building energy use and facilitate healthier air in living spaces for San Mateans
Supported Measure CC, which has brought in over $12 million since its implementation for city services
Voted with Council majority to keep San Mateo’s downtown pedestrian mall two blocks long and invest in greater amenities and pedestrian safety measures, transforming it into a new city treasure
Adopted San Mateo’s Economic Development Work Plan aimed at bringing city resources to help small businesses in and out of Downtown and strengthen business districts that fortify the local economy
Approved budget with Council for a police department that co-led a regional retail theft task force, reducing retail theft citywide by a 16%
Authored Council priority securing $500,000 for quick-build and rapid safety improvements on our roadways, as well as ongoing funding for projects to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries in San Mateo
Pioneered and championed multiple new transportation Council Priorities, including one that added high priority bike & pedestrian projects to the capital improvement plan to be completed ASAPTraffic signal improvements to save lives
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