Jennifer Wise wins Menlo Park’s District 5 City Council seat
November 6, 2024 — The Almanac
Wise has received 1,723 votes, or 75.14% of the votes counted, while Conlon has 570 votes, or 24.86% of the votes counted. “I’m incredibly grateful to the people of Menlo Park District 5 for placing their trust in me to represent them. It is truly an honor and a privilege that I do not take lightly”

Spending in Menlo Park council race is low
October 28, 2024 — The Almanac
Jennifer Wise, one of the candidates for the District 5 race, is the only candidate that reported spending any amount during this period.

Campaign Finance: Menlo Park City Council
October 21, 2024 — The Almanac
Jennifer Wise, who is running for Menlo Park’s District 5 City Council seat, leads in spending among the three candidates running for seats on the City Council.

Council candidates address city’s challenges and future
October 07, 2024 — The Almanac
Wise said she believes that implementing the housing element is going to be one of the biggest issues that Menlo Park faces over the next few years.

Meet the Candidates: Jennifer Wise

October 01, 2024 — The Almanac
I am the best candidate for Menlo Park District 5 because I have deep local roots and commitment to this community.

Jennifer Wise leads in spending for Menlo Park City Council race
October 01, 2024 — The Almanac
Wise, who is currently the vice chair of Menlo Park’s Library Commission, received support from current and former Menlo Park commission members.

Race for council seat
August 19, 2024 — Daily Post
Wise, 32, and her husband moved to Menlo Park four years ago and is running because she wants to preserve Menlo Park's beauty. She specifically wants to preserve the city's green spaces and expand park access.

See who’s running for local office this fall
August 16, 2024 — The Almanac
Jennifer Wise and Greg Conlon are the two candidates who have filed papers to run for the District 5 seat. It’s not clear from the city’s website if Conlon has qualified. 

Final list of candidates emerges
August 15, 2024 — Daily Post
Library Commissioner Jennifer Wise and former Atherton commissioner Greg Conlon have filed to run for District 5, which covers Sharon Heights.

No incumbents in battle for council
August 14, 2024 — Daily Post
Library Commissioner Jennifer Wise is running for the District 5 seat held by Maria Doerr, who was appointed in 2023.

Few applicants for city council seats
August 12, 2024 — Daily Post
Wise said one of the big issues she sees is small businesses struggling and lots of vacant buildings downtown.

Menlo race heats up
July 31, 2024 — Daily Post
Cat Carlton, 57, and Jennifer Wise, 32, have started the paperwork to run for the council seat that represents District 5, which includes Sharon Heights.