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102 results for "Parker, Chris"

Dear Planning Commissioners, I support the proposed downtown zoning changes along Santa Cruz Ave. The current zoning is too restrictive and contributes to vacancies. Allowing a broader range of businesses and more flexible use of downtown spaces would help revitalize downtown Menlo Park. ...

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.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...

Mayor Combs and City Council Members,I support more affordable housing in Menlo Park. In the right locations, it will strengthen our community.But our community is built around a shared downtown — and the downtown depends on the public parking plazas. Repurposing those plazas would be a once-in-a-ge...

Well said, Chris. I agree with your sentiment, 100%, and hope the Mayor and Council will agree. Regards, Nick Leeper, MD Professor of Surgery and Medicine Stanford University -----Original Message----- From: Chris Buddin Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2025 9:30 PM To: c...

Mayor Combs and City Council Members, I support more affordable housing in Menlo Park. In the right locations, it will strengthen our community. But our community is built around a shared downtown — and the downtown depends on the public parking plazas. Repurposing those plazas would be a once...

Mayor Combs and City Council Members, I support more affordable housing in Menlo Park. In the right locations, it will strengthen our community. But our community is built around a shared downtown — and the downtown depends on the public parking plazas. Repurposing those plazas would be a o...

Dear Mayor Combs and City Council Members, I support more affordable housing in Menlo Park. In the right locations, it will strengthen our community. But our community is built around a shared downtown — and the downtown depends on the public parking plazas. Repurposing those plazas would be ...

Hello, I am writing to request that the City of Menlo Park take some measures to enforce the 25 MPH speed for Bay Road between Marsh Rd and Ringwood Ave. It is rare that vehicles using the part of Bay Rd drive observe and obey the speed limit. I am routinely tailgated and have been passed for d...

Good afternoon, I will not be able to speak at the meeting this evening so please see my public comment below regarding agenda item I4)Authorize the city manager to execute an amendment to the aquatics operator agreement and appropriate $300,477 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to...