Public Agenda
A preview of next week’s government meetings that includes an update on a proposed recreation wellness center from the Parks and Recreation Commission, and a roundup of action from this week.
Palo Alto looks to drop all-electric requirement for new buildings
In a stinging setback for its environmental agenda, Palo Alto is preparing to abandon its ban on gas infrastructure in new buildings to comply with a recent court ruling involving the city of Berkeley.
Public Agenda
A preview of next week’s government meetings that includes the Council Rail Committee’s review of grade separation alternatives and a roundup of action from this week.
Palo Alto names new chief financial officer
Palo Alto City Manager Ed Shikada filled a key City Hall vacancy this week, tapping veteran finance director Lauren Lai as the city’s new chief financial officer.
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Job or passion? Plan to raise City Council salaries splits members
Members of the Palo Alto City Council broadly agree that their city, while exemplary in…
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Palo Alto voters may soon have a new power: picking a mayor
Palo Alto voters may have a rare opportunity later this year to shake up how the city chooses its mayor.
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Despite lofty goals, Palo Alto is behind schedule on climate-change programs
When the City Council named climate change one of its top priorities a year ago, it approved an ambitious list of green programs that it…
