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Palo Alto Debates Timing of State of City Speech

Palo Alto Debates Timing of State of City Speech

Mayor Vicki Veenker and Councilman Pat Burt disagree over when the annual address should be given, and the council referred the question to committee.

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Do you trust your local city leaders to time official updates in the public's interest?


Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement

Palo Alto Voters Reject Billionaire Tax Proposition

Palo Alto voters opposed Proposition 40 as the city's fire department prepares to launch a single-role paramedic unit.


Immigration

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Should local governments enact bans on detention centers within their city limits?

Immigration

Palo Alto Council Adopts Detention Facility Moratorium

The city council enacted a one-year ban on new detention and custodial facilities to review potential land use impacts.

Palo Alto Council Adopts Detention Facility Moratorium

City Hall

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Is prior political experience necessary for an effective local city council member in your area?

City Hall

Mayor Vicki Veenker Will Seek Reelection in Palo Alto

The Palo Alto mayor is running to retain her seat in the upcoming city council election this November.

Mayor Vicki Veenker Will Seek Reelection in Palo Alto