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Dear Menlo Park City Council, I just learned that the council is considering reopening Santa Cruz Avenue all the way to El Camino. I am writing to let you know that I am very opposed to the removal of the outdoor dining and seating in that block of Santa Cruz. The tiny inconvenience of taking an ...

Hello city council members, My husband and I had dinner downtown last night and it was totally delightful. The restaurants were busy, there was music, people enjoying themselves. I truly believe if we closed Santa Cruz Ave on a permanent basis it would be a big boost for the city in terms of reve...

Hello City Council members, I wanted to weigh in on the issue of closing Santa Cruz Ave, at least temporarily, to open up outdoor seating at restaurants. I think it’s a wonderful idea and would love to see the city try it. It seems like it would be good for the restaurants and shops, plus good for ...

To the Menlo Park City Council, In advance of your meeting next week, I’m writing to let you know that I hope you will vote in favor of building new libraries for Menlo Park, including the new Main Library and a branch for Belle Haven. Both are critical for the citizens of Menlo Park. I have had the...

Hello council members, I read the article in the Almanac about Menlo Park’s contract with Mercury LLC and the city’s relationship with Bryan Lanza. I am extremely disappointed that you are considering contracting with someone with his background. While I understand that there might be a need for lob...

Dear Council Members: I am writing in hopes that you will approve the library measure being considered at the meeting this evening. It would be a shame to see the generous offer from John Arrillaga be declined. I’m confident that the needs of Belle Haven can be reviewed and addressed but declining t...

To the Menlo Park City Council — I’m writing to urge you to go accept the generous donation from John Arrillaga for the Menlo Park Library. While I have significant concerns about our neighbors in Belle Haven, I am confident that a solution can be worked out that will provide a quality library for t...