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Guest opinion: Remembering George Mader and the role of outsiders in Portola Valley

Original post made on Sep 30, 2022

I was saddened, as were so many, to hear of the recent death of George Mader, Portola Valley's longtime and trailblazing Town Planner. But more than anything, I cannot help but reflect on George's life with happiness and inspiration.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, September 29, 2022, 11:03 AM

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Posted by Jeff & Marcia Keimer
a resident of Portola Valley: Westridge
on Sep 30, 2022 at 6:20 pm

Jeff & Marcia Keimer is a registered user.

Thank you Jon. George played a big part shaping our town into what it is today.


Posted by Dave Boyce
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Sep 30, 2022 at 8:40 pm

Dave Boyce is a registered user.

Jon Silver’s remembrance of this vital actor in the evolution of Portola Valley’s environmental ethos is as penetrating and comprehensive and spot-on as the community is likely to get.


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