Calling all residents interested in local leadership
Published on February 10, 2026
The City of Menlo Park is actively seeking applicants for vacant seats on a number of advisory bodies. Current vacancies include:
- Complete Streets Commission - two seats
- Environmental Quality Commission - two seats
- Housing Commission - one seat
- Library Commission - two seats
- Parks and Recreation Commission - one seat
- Planning Commission - two seats
What is an advisory body?
Advisory bodies examine issues of community interest and make recommendations to the City Council on policy matters. Each advisory body reviews specific subjects, carries out assignments as directed by the City Council and establishes an annual work plan that aligns with the City Council's goals and guides a commission's activities and projects.
Why serve on an advisory body?
Serving on an advisory body or commission is an opportunity to actively participate in the growth and development of the Menlo Park community. Commissions engage the citizenry on important topics, conduct thorough reviews of various projects, initiatives and policies and provide valuable insight to the City Council.
Who can serve on an advisory body?
All applicants must be 18 or older, a resident of Menlo Park and committed to attending scheduled monthly meetings.
Term length will vary for each advisory body. Residents over the age of 18 are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m., Friday, April 3.
Learn more on the commissions webpage.