Menlo Park, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Menlo Park City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Laura Melahn

Candidate for City Council District 4

6 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Laura Melahn is running for Menlo Park City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Charlotte Reed.

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Chair of the Menlo Park Finance and Audit Commission and co-founder of Downtown Menlo Fund.

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Where Laura Melahn stands: positions on the record

Slow Streets1 sourced position

  • Says she championed the Slow Streets Program adopted in April 2026.

    “I also championed the Slow Streets Program adopted this April”

    Own statementLaura Melahn · Aug 7, 2026

Measure P1 sourced position

  • as reported by The Mercury News; not a direct quote

    Said she wants whatever is best to keep the city moving forward on Measure P.

    “Irrespective of what happens, the city needs to move forward.”

    Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 27, 2026

Pension funding1 sourced position

  • Lists establishing a Section 115 pension trust among her priorities.

    “establishing a Section 115 pension trust”

    Own statementLaura Melahn · Aug 7, 2026

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