Menlo Park City Council
Maria was appointed to the City Council of Menlo Park in January 2023
It is an honor to represent District 5 - Sharon Heights & West Menlo!
Priorities
Below are Maria's top priorities as City Councilmember
Downtown Vibrancy
Strengthen our community through downtown revitalization
Maria supports efforts to:
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Thoughtfully build more affordable housing downtown to benefit all residents
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Support the arts and promote community gatherings downtown
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Lift up our local businesses and bring more small businesses to town
Safe Streets
Improve our roads to make Menlo Park accessible and safe for everyone
Maria supports efforts to:
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Improve road safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users
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Upgrade city road infrastructure
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Support transit-oriented development to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
Sustainability & Climate Action
Ensure Menlo Park is a healthy and sustainable place for all residents
Maria supports efforts to:
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Protect and expand green space
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Deepen community resilience to disasters
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Address flooding and sea level rise
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Improve energy efficiency and renewable energy access to help residents reduce bills and improve air quality
What is Maria up to?
Below is a snapshot of what Maria does in her role as City Councilmember
City Council Meetings
Visit the City of Menlo Park website to find links and agendas for City Council meetings.
A complete list of city events are on this page.
Contact Maria
Email Maria at mdoerr@menlopark.gov
Maria has regular in-person Office Hours at Woodside Bakery. Learn more here.