Government
Velagapudi widens advantage over incumbent Combs in Menlo Park City Council election
By Marcus Chen
Charlotte Reed concedes as Laura Melahn leads Menlo Park District 4 council race
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Singer and communications professional Charlotte Reed conceded to Laura Melahn on Nov. 6 after updated election results showed Melahn leading the race for Menlo Park City Council District 4 with 1,199 votes, 61.6% of the vote. Reed had 749 votes in the latest tally. The post Charlotte Reed concedes as Laura Melahn leads Menlo Park District 4 council race appeared first on The Almanac.
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