Welcome, Saratoga Patch!

I'd like to welcome Sheila and the Patch to Saratoga.

When I saw Los Gatos had a Patch and Cupertino had a Patch I figured it would only be a matter of time before we had the birth of a Saratoga Patch.

As mayor of Saratoga, and a resident here for almost 15 years, I've seen the  power of blogs, email distribution lists, Yahoo groups, etc., especially in the months before an election. 

I've seen them used to share information, but also used in the nastiest of ways— spreading fear, uncertainty and doubt. Because of that, I have to admit that I was a bit unsure what this new medium would bring. 

However, after meeting Sheila Sanchez, the energetic and experienced editor, and having subscribed to the Los Gatos and several other Patches for a while, I look forward to this new medium being a conduit of information and an opportunity for citizens to share their thoughts. 

I hope to be able to share information with you about issues that Saratogans and the City Council are concerned about, as well as provide another vehicle for shared communication. 

Welome, Saratoga Patch, let's build community together! 

I've got some ideas for future blogs, but what do you want to hear about, Saratoga?