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Supporters and opponents make their case as supervisors consider Mahler site
Summary
Public commenters offered sharply divided views: several residents and nonprofit advocates urged a centrally located San Mateo site for access and transit, while others backed the Mahler alternative as a pragmatic solution to preserve treatment capacity; safety and process concerns were raised for both options.
Public comment at the board meeting highlighted two clear themes: access and urgency on one side, and safety, process and local impact concerns on the other.
Supporters including Ken Chan of the Housing Leadership Council and several residents argued the San Mateo location offers superior transit access and urged the board to prioritize client accessibility. "Our preference still remains, to be at the San Mateo site because of its central location and its accessibility," Ken Chan said. Other speakers urged the board to act quickly to avoid jeopardizing grant funding.
Opponents and skeptical speakers raised concerns about siting critical health facilities in areas vulnerable to sea‑level rise and questioned the transparency of bundled agenda approvals. John Ebner warned that a facility in a sea‑level‑rise area lacked publicly available evacuation plans and levee protections, and other commenters criticized what they saw as rushed or insufficient outreach.
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