We have been sending out “Action Alerts!” to encourage you to take action on urgent legislation or policy issues at the local, County, State, or Federal level. These are policy issues that may affect our community and are time sensitive. The meetings provide more detailed information on the topic, how you can participate and take action. Remember that we influence public policy when we share our stories and views with policy makers.

Action Items:

• Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Council Meeting, 6pm. Public Hearing: On the proposed Master Fee Schedule. If approved, the updated fees would become effective July 1, 2026. Learn more about the proposed Master Fee Schedule. Attend the meeting or email the entire City Council (and senior staff). 

• Monday, May 4, 2026, Planning Commission, 7pm, Public Hearing: 1005 O’Brien DR. and 1320 Willow Rd. Menlo Park. The public may submit comments for Planning Commission review via email to Chris Turner by 5:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, and/or provide comments in-person at the meeting

• Tuesday May 5, 2026. Board of Supervisors. The San Mateo County Charter Review Committee has recommended amending the County Charter to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission for drawing Board of Supervisors district maps. If approved by the Board of Supervisors at their May 5, 2026, this landmark change will go before voters in the November 2026 election. More Information.

Meetings:

• Monday, April 27, 2026, Planning Commission, 7pm. Agenda posted when available. 751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025

• Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Council Meeting, 6pm. Agenda posted when available. City Council Chambers, 751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025

  • Consider applicants and make appointments to fill vacancies on various advisory bodies. You may send a letter of support to the entire City Council (and senior staff).

  • Public Hearing: On the proposed Master Fee Schedule. If approved, the updated fees would become effective July 1, 2026. Learn more about the proposed Master Fee Schedule.

• Thursday, April 30, 2026, Kitchen Table Chat #4b, 6-7:15pm, Register, Belle Haven Community Campus,  100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park. 

  • Discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Report DEIR for the 1005 O’Brien Drive & 1320 Willow Rd project, a 5-story and 4-story research & development buildings, 1-storage building for each structure, and 7-level parking structure.

• Monday, May 4, 2026, Planning Commission, 7pm, Agenda posted when available. 751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025

  • Public Hearing: 1005 O’Brien DR. and 1320 Willow Rd. Menlo Park. The public may submit comments for Planning Commission review via email to Chris Turner by 5:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, and/or provide comments in-person at the meeting. The Draft Environment Impact Report  (DEIR) and technical Appendices A-F  and Appendices G-M.

• Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Housing Commission, 6:30pm,  Agenda posted when available. Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park

• Thursday May 14, 2026. Kitchen Table Chat #5. 6-7:15pm. South San Mateo County League of Women Voters presentation for Primary Election on June 2, 2026 and neighborhood information and updates.

• Monday, May 18, 2026. 5:30pm close of the public comment period on DEIR on 1005 O’Brien DR. and 1320 Willow Rd. Menlo Park. Submit to Chris Turner until the close of the public comment period at 5:30 p.m.

Events:

• Saturday, April 25, Menlo Park Community Fun Run, 9-11am. Registration closed on April 8th. Missed the date but still want to participate? Community members can still join us but will not receive a t-shirt or timing services. More Information

• Saturday, April 25, Love Our Earth Festival, 12-3pm Register for Free, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School, 2450 Ralmar, Ave., East Palo Alto.

• Friday, May 1, 2026, BHA Farmer’s Market, 3-6pm, Ivy Drive, Menlo Park

• Saturday, May 2, 2026, Sunset Walk, 7-8pm, Reserve a Spot, Pond SF2, 2100 Willow Rd., Menlo Park

• Thursday, May 7, 2026, Downtown Development Open House. 5:30-7pm. More Information. Sequoia Patio (side entrance) outside the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center (700 Alma St.)

• Saturday, May 16, 2026. Housing and Neighborhood Resource Fair. 1-4pm. More information. Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park 

Primary Election:

• Register to Vote.

• Reregister to Vote if you have moved or changed your name.

• Pre-register to vote if you are 16 or 17 years old and receive your ballot when you turn 18.

• Check Your Registration Status to confirm your address and other details.

Important Primary Election Dates:

• Monday, May 4, 2026, Ballots mailed to all registered voters.

• Monday, May 18, 2026. Last day to register to vote and receive a ballot by mail.

• Tues, June 2, 2026. Primary Election Day

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