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Dear City Council, I am writing to oppose the construction of housing on our downtown parking lots. As a business and property owner of 40 years on Plaza One, I have a vested interest in your decision. My business depends on ample and convenient parking for my patients, without which I will su...

Today, as our spotlight on Womens History Month continues, we are honored to recognize, celebrate and thank the twelve women who have served as mayors of Menlo Park since it’s incorporation in 1927. - Peg Gunn (1981-82; 1983-84) - Jan LaFetra (1988-89) - Gail Slocum (1992-93) - Mary Jo Borak (...

Honorable Mayor Wolosin, President Joe Biden may be the 47th President, but as it turns out, you are also the 47th person to become the Mayor of Menlo Park, during its nearly 96 year history (1927 - 2023). Congratulations, youre in good company! In Menlo Parks early years, Mayors often served...

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Dear City Council, I learned today that you are having to consider cost-saving measures for the City. I am writing respectfully to ask that you reconsider this decision. Here are just three reasons why: This week, my youngest son, Gunnar Jongebloed (22) graduated from the United States Naval Academ...

Remove Public Benefit Bonus from ECR-NE Low Density zone by: Peter Carpenter http://www.care2.com/petition_feedback/342284237 > Location: Menlo Park, CA https://www.thepetitionsite.com/local/US/CA/MenloPark > 77 SUPPORTERS IN MENLO PARK 81 SUPPORTERS1,000 GOAL The ECR NE-Low Density District is loca...

Hi Mary Jo and Brian McCarthy, Thanks so much for coming to the commission meeting last night, it was great to have you bring the situation to our attention. I am one of the commission members, but another of my volunteer hats is the Safe Routes to School Coordinator for Hillview Middle School. The ...

Dear Members of The Streets Commission, Thank you for the opportunity to voice our comments at the meeting last night. I apologize for the additional comment, but I thought it was important to clarify some information. I know that Kevin and your committee is working diligently to address the overall...

Hello Kevin, I am following up on the conversation and email that I sent to you two weeks ago. (See below.) Per our previous conversation, you asked for a few days to respond, but it's been two weeks and I've not heard back from anyone. My previous email includes photos, however, I now also have vid...

Hello Kevin, Thank you for your time yesterday discussing the unsafe bike/car situation on Olive Street/Santa Cruz while the kids are coming to and leaving Hillview. I understand that you have just installed the ballards in order to prevent the parents from dropping their kids off at that location o...

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Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter in support of the proposal submitted by Draeger's which outlines 5 alternative loading zones for the 840 Menlo Ave development. Although I believe that continuous improvement and therefore development is important in our community, we also have to ...