Sports Fields in Menlo Park

By Heyward Robinson

By working together, we can meet our needs for sports and recreation facilities in a timely, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manner.

On the Council, I will make it a priority to address our field shortage, considering all possibilities and working with neighboring communities. If Measure J passes, I will listen to the voters and investigate thoroughly the possibility of locating fields at Bayfront Park. Throughout the process I will ensure that any consultants hired to advise the city are independent, and don't serve as both advisors and project bidders. When comparing options I will consider not only the cost of building or renovating any facilities, but also the cost of maintaining the facilities, in order to ensure a long-term solution.

And I will balance all of our recreational needs to create fields without sacrificing long-awaited Measure T projects such as the new gym for our gymnastics and basketball programs.