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On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 5:35 PM Dr. Rubye Cervelli wrote: > When a city council proposes raising property taxes, residents generally > have several paths for recourse, ranging from political participation to > individual legal appeals. > > *1. Participate in the Legisl...

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When a city council proposes raising property taxes, residents generally have several paths for recourse, ranging from political participation to individual legal appeals. *1. Participate in the Legislative Process * City councils are typically required to hold public meetings before enacti...

Dear Colleagues, I’m reaching out to ask for your support for Senate Bill 968, new legislation introduced by Senator Josh Becker that would make the San Mateo County Community College District’s successful Free College program permanent. Given the strong connections between our colleges and commu...

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THE DAILYJOURNAL Friday • Feb. 20, 2026 9 Affordable housing? By David Crabbe Recently, a 128 unit downtown San Mateo apartment proposal was approved by the Planning Commission. The project description says it will include 20 "affordable" below market-rate units, half for very low income bra...

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Mayor Combs and City Council, I support the Downtown Parking Plazas Citizens’ Initiative. Menlo Park’s downtown, quite simply, depends on the access provided by the parking plazas. A decision to repurpose those lots should be made by the residents who use them - not by outside consultants. ...

Mayor Combs and City Council, I enthusiastically support the Downtown Parking Plazas Citizens’ Initiative. Menlo Park’s downtown, quite simply, depends on the access provided by the parking plazas. A decision to repurpose those lots should be made by the residents who use them - not by outside...

Mayor Combs and City Council, I enthusiastically support the Downtown Parking Plazas Citizens’ Initiative, wholeheartedly disapprove of the plans to install housing projects in the middle of downtown. There are multiple better locations where these buildings can be built which wont completely ...

I would like to express my support for putting the initiative before the voting public as quickly as possible. Building over the downtown parking lots is a momentous decision and should be approved by the voters. Scheduling the election for spring will reduce uncertainty and allow needed update...

Mayor Combs and City Council,I enthusiastically support the Downtown Parking Plazas Citizens’ Initiative.Menlo Park’s downtown, quite simply, depends on the access provided by the parking plazas. A decision to repurpose those lots should be made by the residents who use them - not by outside consult...