Open government

Open government is important to the City of Menlo Park. In designing this page, the City utilized a checklist provided by Ballotpedia (formerly Sunshine Review), a nonprofit organization dedicated to government transparency.

Administrative and appointed officials

• City Attorney
• City Clerk
• City Manager
• Local appointments list

City government

• Archive agendas and minutes
• Current agendas and minutes
• Municipal code
• Police department policy manual

Elected officials

• Local officials
• State officials
• Federal officials

Finance

• Annual budget documents
• Comprehensive annual financial report
• Budget and transparency (OpenGov)
• Finance dashboard report
• Investment reports
• Master fee schedule
• Operating reports
• Payroll reports
• Tax revenue by City Council district
• Vendor payment reports

Land use/development

• Apply for permits online
• Building permit activity
• Track permits online
• Zoning regulations  

Master Plans

• Bedwell Bayfront Park Master Plan
• Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
• Transportation Master Plan
• View all master plans

Open data portal

• Open data portal
• Traffic volume data

Public bidding and requests for proposals

• Public Works bids
• Requests for proposals

Public notices

• Development notices
• Proposition 218 notices
• Public hearing notices
• Public meeting calendar

Public records

• Campaign statements - Form 460
• City agreements and contracts
• Public information requests
• Senate Bill 272 - enterprise systems
• Statements of Economic Interests - Form 700