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Former Menlo Park mayor and councilman Andy Cohen dies
Original post made on Dec 30, 2015
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Posted by Council watcher
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Dec 30, 2015 at 12:14 pm
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a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Dec 30, 2015 at 12:14 pm
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A real loss. Had he remained in office he would have opposed the current extremely high density plan to develop El Camino.
Posted by andy friend
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Dec 30, 2015 at 12:21 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Dec 30, 2015 at 12:21 pm
He would have insisted that there be fewer offices, more housing, and more retail. He really cared about supporting a residential community for everyone.
Posted by Andy fan
a resident of Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks
on Dec 30, 2015 at 12:28 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks
on Dec 30, 2015 at 12:28 pm
One of the few council members to exhibit integrity (no junkets to China on his watch) and a relentless commitment to serving the community, responsive to anyone and everyone who came to him with an issue, even if he sometimes took some political heat. He was one-of-a-kind and we will miss him...more than some of you may realize now.
Posted by patpalo
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Dec 30, 2015 at 1:09 pm
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a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Dec 30, 2015 at 1:09 pm
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Rest In Paradise Mr. Andy Cohen, we learned to agree to disagree!
Posted by boadicea
a resident of another community
on Dec 30, 2015 at 2:26 pm
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a resident of another community
on Dec 30, 2015 at 2:26 pm
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Andy Cohen was a really nice man. I am sorry he is no longer with us.
Posted by boadicea
a resident of another community
on Dec 30, 2015 at 2:28 pm
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a resident of another community
on Dec 30, 2015 at 2:28 pm
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Andy Cohen was a really nice man. Sorry to lose him
Posted by Howard May
a resident of another community
on Dec 30, 2015 at 3:47 pm
a resident of another community
on Dec 30, 2015 at 3:47 pm
I'm posting a comment on the sudden passing of Andy Cohen. I'm saddened and shocked by this sudden event. We both had one man practices in Workers Comp for years and saw each other in court on a regular basis and this continued after his appointment as a WC judge.
After his retirement we lost contact but I always kept up with his political activities in Menlo Park. Andy was a good man, always ready to protect the rights of the injured worker as an attorney and judge. Good by, Andy; you will be missed!
Posted by Sally Sheridan
a resident of another community
on Dec 30, 2015 at 5:09 pm
a resident of another community
on Dec 30, 2015 at 5:09 pm
Many years ago Andy helped me with a legal issue and didn't charge me a dime. That was such a generous gift and so very like him. I was so grateful then, and I am still grateful for his generousity today. Thank you, Andy, may you rest in peace.
Posted by K. Kitterman
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Dec 30, 2015 at 8:26 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Dec 30, 2015 at 8:26 pm
Andy was a close neighbor. He introduced himself by knocking at my door with a gift of Jamba Juice when we first became neighbors. He was always a thoughtful, kind, and generous neighbor and friend. Andy's gentle manner, wisdom, and positive perspective echo though the memories of those who were fortunate to have known him. His passing is a weighty loss for our community. Let's honor his memory by continuing to care for those in most need. May he rest in peace.
Posted by Peter Carpenter
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Dec 31, 2015 at 4:39 am
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a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Dec 31, 2015 at 4:39 am
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Fair sailing, Andy. You were a gentleman who placed the good and the need's of the community before your own personal desires and ambition..
Thank you.
Posted by Michael Stogner
a resident of another community
on Jan 1, 2016 at 7:33 am
a resident of another community
on Jan 1, 2016 at 7:33 am
Andy Cohen R.I.P.
You were a good man and set a very good example for others to follow.
Posted by Pat Walker
a resident of Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks
on Jan 1, 2016 at 11:01 am
a resident of Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks
on Jan 1, 2016 at 11:01 am
Andy mentored me for seven years when I worked for him in his law office, and we kept in touch in the 33 years since then. During those four decades, Andy never slowed down in his concern for the working person and the underdog and in his desire to fight for justice in the world. He was an inspiration to many.
Posted by carl martineau .. berkeley ca
a resident of another community
on Jan 2, 2016 at 5:15 pm
a resident of another community
on Jan 2, 2016 at 5:15 pm
i knew "Andy" off and on from 1975
when he had an office on California Avenue in Palo Alto
underneath Stacey's Books ..
a very kind sweet person ..
very sad to hear he's gone ..
he liked Elvis Costello ..
we went to see David Byrne & St. Vincent
a few years ago in San Francisco ..
i saw him a few times at his home
over the last few years ..
i'll miss him very much as i'm sure many others will ..
Posted by Margaret Fruth
a resident of another community
on Jan 3, 2016 at 12:43 pm
a resident of another community
on Jan 3, 2016 at 12:43 pm
During my years living in Menlo Park, I found Andy to be a caring friend and a real asset to Menlo Park.
