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It was announced on Friday May 1, 2026, that Willow Village is “hold.” The Annual Review of the Development Agreement is scheduled for the May 18, 2026, Planning Commission meeting. We will send the official announcements from the City of Menlo Park as soon as it is available.
Please note the updated Anti-displacement Plan will be presented to the Housing Commission on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Action Items:
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. Planning Commission Meeting link.
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, May 4, 2026, Planning Commission, 7pm, Agenda. Attend in-person: 751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025. Join via Zoom (zoom.us/join) Meeting ID 846 9472 6242
Access the meeting via phone: Dial 669-900-6833. Meeting ID 846 9472 6242
Press *9 to raise hand to speak for public comment
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
D2. Review and recommend approval of the City of Menlo Park Anti-displacement Plan (Staff Report #26-003-HC)
In-person, at Belle Haven Community Campus, Event Room
Online at: Zoom.us/join – Meeting ID 865 4847 4804
Access the meeting real-time via telephone at: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID 865 4847 4804 Press *9 to raise hand to speak
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 continuation of discussion on 1005 O’Brien DR. and 1320 Willow Rd. Menlo Park
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:
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.)
Thursday, May 12, 2026, Learn to Commute For Free. 6pm - 7:30pm. More Information East Palo Alto YMCA Community 550 Bell St, East Palo Alto
Saturday, May 16, 2026. Housing and Neighborhood Resource Fair. 1-4pm. More information. Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park
Be a Vote Ambassador: Volunteer with Belle Haven Empowered to register eligible citizens, pass out flyers, help with tabling at various events, and more! More information
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 18, 2026. Last day to register to vote and receive a ballot by mail.
Tues, June 2, 2026. Primary Election Day
Youth & Young Adult (14-24) Opportunities
Belle Haven Community Development Fund (BHCDF) is promoting the 2026 Summer Employment Program (SEP):
If you would like to find out more about the program and BHCDF participates, please contact Juanita Croft, Advisory Board Chair | Belle Haven Community Development Fund 650-209-0953 | www.bellehavencdf.org
San Mateo County Elections Office (must be 16 years old)
Student Democracy Earn While You Learn
Adult Opportunities
San Mateo County Elections Office is looking for:
Election Worker - Vote Center Representative (Extra Help, Seasonal) (must be 18 years old)
Vote Center Volunteer (must be 18 years old)
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