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Olson, Melanie- Multiple_Redacted

South San Francisco City Council
March 31, 2026

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Olson, Melanie- Multiple_Redacted
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March 31, 2026
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South San Francisco City Council
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South San Francisco, California
- Associate Planner
2022 - current Woodside, California
Collaborated with the Planning Director on Municipal Code changes and developed technical reports to advise the Town's council, commissions, and committees.

Reviewed building plans to ensure they aligned with Municipal Code, Master Plans, and General Plan.

Publicly presented over 25 projects to the Town's council, commissions, and committees.

Served as the staff liaison for the History Committee, coordinating monthly meetings and communicating updates to 10+ members and town officials.
- Preservation Planning Intern
2021 - 2022 San Francisco, California
Authored a draft historic context report identifying historic resources, including significant buildings and gathering spaces, related to publishing companies established in San Francisco from 1889 to 1989.

Conducted archival research using digital archives and public library resources to compile a draft historic context report for urban planning initiatives.

Participated in weekly strategic meetings with supervisor to track and report on the progress of the draft historic context report.

Led alongside the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, a local nonprofit organization, to promote affordable housing in South San Francisco by organizing monthly strategic meetings, site visits, and public events.

Facilitated monthly strategic meetings to encourage participation by all attendees.

Outreach to community by passing out flyers and informing local residents on upcoming events and issues.

Publicly presented to South San Francisco community members to educate and encourage engagement in local government processes.
- Master of Science, Urban Planning
2020 2022 Tucson, Arizona
Extracurricular Activities
Participant in Heritage Conservation Graduate Certification program to specialize in historic preservation planning.

President of the Graduate Planning Society, a university and American Planning Association affiliated group that promoted and explored the urban planning field and practices.
- Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
2016 2018 Berkeley, California
Public speaking
Facilitating meetings
Plan review
Technical writing
Community outreach

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