Jennifer Wise (Menlo Park City Council District 5, California, candidate 2024)

Jennifer Wise

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Menlo Park City Council District 5

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

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Attorney

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Jennifer Wise ran for election to the Menlo Park City Council District 5 in California. Wise was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Wise completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jennifer Wise provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 30, 2024:

• Profession: Attorney
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: jennifermenlopark.com
• Campaign website
• Campaign endorsements
• Campaign Instagram

Elections

General election

General election for Menlo Park City Council District 5

Greg Conlon and Jennifer Wise ran in the general election for Menlo Park City Council District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Greg Conlon (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jennifer Wise (Nonpartisan)

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jennifer Wise completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wise's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a proud Peninsula native who grew up exploring our parks and walking our downtown streets. Those early experiences shaped my love for our community and my commitment to keeping it vibrant and welcoming. I’m running for City Council because I care deeply about

Menlo Park’s future.

I want to preserve what makes our city special while addressing the challenges we face. 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.

As an estate planning attorney with a background in public service, I understand how important a home value is to every family. This is why I am committed to supporting our schools so we stay an attractive and welcoming place for young families, while maintaining home values for established families.

I’m excited about the chance to serve you and work together to keep Menlo Park a place we are all proud to call home. I’d love to hear from you – feel free to reach out to me at JenniferMenloPark.com. Let’s make a difference together.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Quality of Life

  Revitalize Downtown to make it welcoming to small businesses and families from all over the Peninsula.

  Protect our green spaces and parks to keep Menlo Park climate friendly and beautiful.

  Maintain exceptional City services, particularly the special events for children and teens.
• Safety Create and maintain safer walking paths to Menlo Park schools. Ensure we have safe streets for pedestrians, bikes, and cars. Enhance our disaster preparation plan to be ready for extreme weather events. Work effectively with the police force to ensure our community is safe and license plate readers are installed.
• Families & Community Support our excellent schools via the upcoming Bond measure and ongoing improvements to achieve student success. Implement the state-mandated housing element in a meaningful way to comply with California law, while maintaining the character and charm of Menlo Park.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Family, youth, education, climate, safety.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, determination, and active listening.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have prior public service experience having worked for the federal government and County. Additionally, I have lead teams and enjoy working with others.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

jennifermenlopark.com

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