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Back to EpisodesRosanne Foust on San Mateo County's Economy, Housing and Transit
Description
On this episode of The Game, Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by Rosanne Foust, President and CEO of the San Mateo County Economic Development Association, for a conversation about the economic and political future of San Mateo County.
They discuss the local economy, tech layoffs, housing affordability, workforce development, artificial intelligence, office vacancies, transit funding, and the role of major employers in shaping the region. Rosanne also offers her take on county politics, regional leadership, and how San Mateo County can continue to grow while addressing inequality and cost-of-living pressures.
In the bullpen, Mark and Bob discuss the crowded California governor’s race and what it means for the Democratic field.
Chapters
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:26) - Welcome and introduction of Rosanne Foust
- (01:28) - State of the San Mateo County economy
- (02:42) - Tech layoffs and local job impacts
- (04:17) - Are young people being priced out?
- (06:51) - What SAMCEDA does and its role in the county
- (09:41) - Housing affordability and the “missing middle”
- (12:58) - Artificial intelligence: threat or opportunity?
- (16:00) - Redwood City, growth, and community resistance to housing
- (20:07) - Hillsdale Shopping Center expansion and redevelopment
- (22:16) - The proposed billionaire tax
- (24:26) - Are billionaires engaged in the community?
- (30:45) - Regional transit tax and San Mateo County’s share
- (32:25) - What business leaders are most worried about
- (34:26) - Prop. 13 split roll proposal and tax reform
- (36:23) - Office construction and vacancy rates
- (37:54) - San Mateo County’s political identity
- (40:24) - The idea of a countywide mayor
- (43:10) - Closing with Rosanne Foust
- (43:32) - Bullpen: California governor’s race analysis
- (48:28) - Final thoughts on Rosanne Foust and SAMCEDA
- (50:54) - Outro
The Game is hosted by Mark Simon and Bob Marks and produced by Frank Bravo, BravoITC.com and YourTechMakeover.com. Watch or listen to every episode at TheGamePeninsula.com.