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Good afternoon esteemed members of Cuty Council and senior city leaders. This is public comment regarding the Greystar project (Menlo Uptown on Constitution). It is my opinion that Greystar must act in good faith and pay the full In lieu fee of $9.8 million now before getting the Temporary Certi...

Dear Esteemed City Council Members and City Staff, Im writing to commend you for adopting a resolution to support the 2023 Southeast San Mateo County Community Based Transportation Plan with some specific comments about how big changes to street safety can improve daily life for pedestrians, cycl...

To Menlo Park City Council- I am a longtime Menlo Park resident, and the Burgess Pool is central to my community here in Menlo Park. I am a Menlo Masters swim team member and use the pool 3-4 times per week and witnessed firsthand the large numbers of people who enjoy and benefit from the pool- f...

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Dear Esteemed City Council Members and Senior Staff, In an effort to be kind, empathetic and enthusiastic with our youth, I'd like to suggest that Menlo Park police cars carry bike helmets. So that when they encounter youth who are riding without helmets they can provide a solution in addition t...

Dear City Council Members and senior staff, After reviewing the agenda for tonight's city council meeting some questions came to mind that I wanted to raise. First, let me express my enthusiasm for moving forward with the Middle Road pedestrian and bike underpass. Hidden in the staff report ar...

Dear City Council and Senior Staff, It doesn't take much to see our city priorities reflected in our budget and the payroll of our city employees. Some thoughts: 1) Salary Schedule: A cursory glance at the proposed salary schedule shows that we value police above city employees who work with ...

Hi Senior Staff and City Council, Can we shine a little more light on how our city will be spending ARP funds? I'd like to see how the spending aligns with our council's priorities, and the NEEDS of our citizens. What we fund demonstrates our values as a city. We could be revolutionary with ...

Dear City Council and Senior Staff, I'm encouraged that tonight you might adopt your work plan for the year. Please do so! It helps the staff better align behind your priorities and reassures the public that you are indeed acting with our best interest in mind. I'm also happy to see that you...

Dear City Council and senior staff, In this message I urge you to follow state and county guidelines on reopening. I remind you about vaccines and the current limited supply that is prioritized for those who work in person. And I encourage adequate time for public input on the spending of the Am...

Honorable City Council Members, Attached (and below) please find a letter from Menlo Together commenting on Agenda K1. Authorize loan to HIP Housing to Preserve 14 homes as permanently affordable. Thank you for your consideration, Karen Grove 650-868-2732 --- February 22, 2021 Agend...

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