Menlo Park's district-based elections highlight the stark divide between affluent west-side neighborhoods near Stanford and the lower-income Belle Haven community near the Bay. Meta's massive campus creates traffic, housing, and community impact issues unique to this city. Menlo Park has approximately 35,000 residents and 22,000 registered voters across San Mateo County. Local seats on the ballot include Menlo Park City Council (5 members, by district), Menlo Park City School District, Ravenswood City School District. Issues driving Menlo Park campaigns: Meta/Facebook campus impacts; Housing affordability; Traffic and parking. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for Menlo Park candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the San Mateo County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21