Economic Development

Expert on Economic development Recruited to boost revenue

Even before the severe economic downturn I understood it was necessary for Burlingame to develop its revenue base.  In 2007 in collaboration with City Staff we designated a staff person, Patricia Love, www.burlingame.org/Index.aspx ,to work specifically on economic development and increasing revenue. 

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Broadway

Broadway Fresh Market

Every Wednesday evening throughout the summer you can walk to Broadway and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables...

Shop on Broadway

Broadway has many new and unique independently owned shops for a wide range of gifts, clothing and art... 

Burlingame Pet Parade

The date is set...Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Downtown Business Cleanup

September 27, 2009

To learn more about the cleanup and view pictures of past cleanups, you can visit the Cleanup tab at the top of the page. If you would like to participate in litter clean-up, please contact Ann: ann@annkeighran.com

Safeway

When are we getting a new Safeway?  This appears to be one of the most frequently asked questions of my constituents.  I am happy to say that plans were recently submitted and will be presented to the Planning Commission in the fall.   It has been a long journey since the Council rejected the proposal in 2004 due to the size and lack of integration with the downtown business community.

Calendar

Endorsements

News

In this section you can read about Burlingame in the news...

News Highlights

• Burlingame city librarian closes book on four-decade career

Independent 17th Oct

Under Escoffier's watch, the main library underwent a reconstruction and expansion in 1997 after it was damaged in the 1989 earthquake. The Easton Branch was also reconstructed and reopened in 2004. Escoffier also helped establish a library foundation in 1994 for donors to support the library department. »more

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• Burlingame, San Mateo may adopt quiet zones for train horns

San Mateo County Times 17th Oct

Burlingame council members said they would discuss whether to seek quiet zone status at their next meeting, set for Oct. 19. In San Mateo, the city's Public Works Commission will debate the topic Oct. 14 and may recommend that the City Council take action to mute the train horns. »more

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• Sidewalk projects aim to give leg up to disabled

San Francisco Examiner 15th Oct

Burlingame sets aside $100,000 annually for projects to improve access for the disabled, according to Public Works Director Syed Murtuza. »more

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• Halt of Burlingame home sale a historic blunder, couple say

San Mateo County Times 14th Oct

"(It's) just blatant disregard for peoples' personal situation, the effects of what's going to happen to the neighborhood (and) property values," she said. »more

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• In Burlingame council election, one challenger takes on three incumbents

San Mateo County Times 13th Oct

Keighran said the types of entertainment hosted by Broadway Grill could work in the Burlingame Avenue area if longtime business owners agree to expand their properties. A little theater or Internet cafes also could prove successful there, she said. »more

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