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Hi City Council of Menlo Park,
Like you all I have been stuck inside with my family for a few days now and have been watching purpleair.com for the last month or so racing outside when aqi is at 100. I am heartbroken, scared and depressed that this might be our new normal.
I recently contacted the city Sustainability Manager to ask about a few small things that Menlo Park could do to support climate change. I was disappointed to learn that because of budget cuts the city was not going to be honoring their 2017 sustainability goals. It feels very clear to me that if climate change is not our number one priority, nothing else will really matter.
I am wondering when you will make it mandatory for all of Menlo Park to have compost. The system is set up we just need some accountability and enforcement. When will Menlo Park ban gas leaf blowers and require electric ones? Gas leaf blowers are loud and horrible for the environment. We all know that despite spare the air, everyone is still using them because there are no repercussions.
Being in the heart of silicon valley with many of our residents the innovative and creative minds that built the tech industry it would seem that Menlo Park would be the example of a carbon-neutral sustainable city.
Thank you so much, and please stay safe.
Courtney
