Iâll never forget the day the sky turned orange over Burlingame Avenue. The air was full of ash from raging fires, and I needed bike lights to ride home safely at noon. I snapped a photo which has come to symbolize my year as mayor. While days were dark, uncharted, and difficult â in the background remained a glowing, irrepressible light. This year, local governments in San Mateo County demonstrated we can solve problems. Our countyâs leadership team spearheaded an outstanding public health response and addressed economic fallout proactively and collaboratively. Cities also proved to be inspiring laboratories for innovation, and weâve become a more resilient community.