Applications due for Menlo Park city commissions on March 27

The City of Menlo Park welcomes and encourages residents’ active participation through serving on a city commission or committee. Advisory commissions examine issues of community interest and make recommendations to the City Council on policy matters.

Each advisory commission reviews specific subjects and carries out assignments as directed by the City Council or as prescribed by law. Each advisory commission establishes an annual work plan that is in line with the City Council’s goals, which guides the commissions’ activities and projects.

Menlo Park currently has seven City Council advisory bodies. The following advisory bodies currently have openings. Interested applicants should submit the online application form by 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Complete Streets – 3
Environmental Quality – 3
Finance and Audit – 2
Housing – 1
Library – 2
Parks and Recreation – 2
Planning Commission – 2

The requirements (and length of terms) can vary depending on the advisory body, but in general all applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Resident of Menlo Park (specific exceptions exist for certain advisory bodies)
• At least 18 years of age

Get details about the application process online.

Photo of Council Chambers by Robb Most (c) 2024