Menlo Park Races

Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.

Top candidate wins seat.

Jeff Schmidt100%
2,378 votes
Updated at 7:21 PM PT on Nov 26, 2024
San Mateo County

Top candidate wins seat.

Jennifer Wise75.4%
2,484 votes
Greg Conlon24.5%
807 votes
Updated at 7:21 PM PT on Nov 26, 2024
San Mateo County

City Council, District 3

Top candidate wins seat.

Jeff Schmidt100%
2,378 votes
Updated at 7:21 PM PT on Nov 26, 2024
San Mateo County

What does a council member do?

City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

Jeff Schmidt

  • Education/communications director
  • Housing: “Our housing needs to be balanced, responsible and affordable.”
  • Emergency Preparedness: “We’re not ready for hotter summers, annual wildfires, and storms that leave us in the dark.”
  • Experience: “I’m currently the chair of Menlo Park’s Environmental Quality Commission and as a leader I roll up my sleeves and get things done. I’ve been proud to lead projects that bring together our nonprofit partners, community and faith leaders, city staff, and residents.”
  • jeffmenlopark.com

City Council, District 5

Top candidate wins seat.

Jennifer Wise75.4%
2,484 votes
Greg Conlon24.5%
807 votes
Updated at 7:21 PM PT on Nov 26, 2024
San Mateo County

What does a council member do?

City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

Greg Conlon

  • Consultant/attorney/CPA 
  • Experience: “Serving on the town of Atherton’s Rail Committee, for 20 years.”
  • Caltrain: “I am interested in trying to elevate or bury the CalTrain Railroad tracks for Menlo Park’s four grade crossings.”

Jennifer Wise

  • Estate planning attorney
  • Priorities: “Whether it’s revitalizing downtown to bring new energy and opportunities, safeguarding our beautiful parks, or ensuring our streets are safe for children, bikes, pedestrians, and cars alike, I’m committed to making a positive impact.”
  • Housing: “As an estate planning attorney with a background in public service, I understand how important a home value is to every family.”
  • Education: “I’m committed to supporting our schools so we stay an attractive and welcoming place for young families, while maintaining home values for established families.”
  • jennifermenlopark.com

More Results

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