Author: Ray Mueller

Viewpoint: An update on the Flood School site and Measure V

In July, I wrote the following guest column on InMenlo.com:  It’s time to reach a reasonable solution on the Flood School site. I write this

by Ray Mueller
on October 8, 2022

Viewpoint: It’s time to reach a reasonable solution on the Flood School site

The City of Menlo Park has a storied history of conflict over development. Long time residents will tell you the scars from such events run

by Ray Mueller
on July 5, 2022

Opinion: We need clean energy opportunity zones

Over the past decade, Menlo Park has moved from laggard to leader in local action to transition energy use toward healthier, cost-effective alternatives that dramatically

by Ray Mueller
on March 29, 2022

Council member Ray Mueller selects Rayna Lehman as Hometown Hero

My first COVID-19 Hometown Hero is Menlo Park resident Rayna Lehman. In April as COVID 19 closed workplace after workplace and completely changed the trajectory

by Ray Mueller
on August 15, 2020

In conversation with Parkland survivor turned gun control activist David Hogg

On Thursday, February 14, we celebrate Valentines Day. Tragically, this year, it also marks the one-year anniversary of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas

by Ray Mueller
on February 12, 2019

From burglars to biscotti: Getting to know Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Bertini

This past July, Chief Dave Bertini took over command of the Menlo Park Police Department. Chief Bertini is beloved at City Hall, where he prior

by Ray Mueller
on January 17, 2019

A holiday check-in with Cheeky Monkey owners, Dexter and Anna Chow

One of my favorite small businesses in Menlo Park is Cheeky Monkey, an independent toy store, located at 640 Santa Cruz Avenue a block and

by Ray Mueller
on December 14, 2018

Former Head of FEMA Craig Fugate’s advice to Menlo Park residents: Be prepared for natural disasters

Craig Fugate served President Barack Obama as the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 2009 to 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Fugate

by Ray Mueller
on December 7, 2018