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Dear City Council Members and Mayor Nash, I am writing to express my strong agreement with the concerns raised by Eduardo regarding the management of the Belle Haven Pool. As the City prepares to review the forthcoming staff report related to the Belle Haven Pool and the Belle Haven Pool Task Forc...
Dear City Council Members and Mayor Nash, As the City prepares to review the forthcoming staff report related to the Belle Haven Pool and the Belle Haven Pool Task Force, I submit the following guidance for the record to help ensure that past mistakes are not repeated and that clear accountabilit...
Dear City of Menlo Park Councilmembers and Staff, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Eduardo L. Hernandez. I have lived in Menlo Park for over twenty-five years and am a proud resident of East Menlo Park. I am reminded of the message in John Lennon’s song “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” wh...
Dear City Manager Justin Murphy, I am writing to express the frustration of our senior community regarding the cancellation of the sewing and craft classes at Belle Haven Community Campus. For decades, Foothill College has provided these valuable free classes, along with all the necessary materials...
Dear City Manager Murphy, I am writing as a Belle Haven resident and member of the Belle Haven Pool Task Force to express my support for Meredith Rohr’s recent email and to share additional concerns regarding the Task Force and Belle Haven pool operations. For clarity, the key concerns are summariz...
Mr. Hernandez Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. While we may have differing opinions on matters referenced in your email, I welcome continued dialogue. I host community office hours every Saturday. All are welcome. Over the years, these community office hours have p...
Dear Mayor Combs, You reminded the community that the 2026 election is approaching. Before seeking votes, you must be accountable for your actions. On September 30, 2025, when Belle Haven seniors spoke before Council, you dismissed them. One senior, visibly nervous and shaking, shared her experi...
Belle Haven residents continue to face significant disparities in city services and community engagement compared to other neighborhoods such as West Menlo Park. Earlier this year, City Manager Justin Murphy committed to holding at least a couple of City Council meetings at the Belle Haven Community...
Dear City Manager Justin Murphy, Thank you for your response to the concerns I shared on behalf of the seniors. While I appreciate your clarifications, your reply does not address the most pressing issues raised. 1. Stressful Environment: Seniors report that the current policies have created an un...
As an instructor at MP Senior Center, my main concern with the registration process is that it impacted a student in class this week, who was not aware of the changes. I understand that announcements were made and that the information is posted near the office, but not everyone sees that and it came...
