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 consultants.Whether Council adopts the ordinance outright, places it on the November ballot, or calls a special election, it will be a great day for democracy in Menlo Park.
We have lived here since 1981 and love the City. I frequent so many, many businesses in downtown and the owners have become friends. They have done nothing wrong to cause their businesses to fail which will happen if you insist on ignoring the will of the citizens. How about building the housing in the area around your beautiful, spacious Burgess Park? I am sure the new residents would much prefer that location.
Janet Ronstadt1740 Santa Cruz AvenueMenlo Park, CA
