Elizabeth Lasensky, who has been involved in a variety of community groups and activities during her 19 years in Menlo Park, is moving to San Carlos.

A member of the Housing Commission and an advocate for below-market-rate housing, Ms. Lasensky said her landlord forced her hand by raising her rent by 62 percent. Almanac readers might recognize her name through her many letters to the editor over the years.

Check next week's issue for a feature on Ms. Lasensky.

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