To Be Considered by Voters on the November 8 General Election Ballot — At a special meeting on August 10, the City Council continued their fiscal sustainability discussions. At this meeting, the Palo Alto City Council passed a motion to place two measures before voters on the General Election ballot this November 8: one to establish a new business tax, the other to…

A quarterly update on Department activities and areas of focus — By Police Chief Andrew Binder It was a great honor to be selected by City Manager Ed Shikada and confirmed by City Council as the new chief of the Palo Alto Police Department, and I am humbled by and appreciative of their support. I wanted to take a few moments…

Learn about City of Palo Alto updates and news. — Each Council meeting, City Manager Ed Shikada provides “City Manager Comments” sharing recent City news, and updates for the community to stay informed on important issues. This blog series summarizes these weekly updates. You can also watch the City Manager share this week’s updates and news at the August 8…

Learn about City of Palo Alto updates and news — Each Council meeting, City Manager Ed Shikada provides “City Manager Comments” sharing recent City news, and updates for the community to stay informed on important issues. This blog series summarizes these weekly updates. You can also watch the City Manager share this week’s updates and news at the August 1…

Learn how to get started electrifying your home — In 2018, the City of Palo Alto adopted an ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% compared with the 1990 baseline by the year 2030. To help achieve our goal, the City is focused on encouraging residents to switch any natural gas appliances to electric appliances. This switch has…

Wellness ideas for the whole family to enjoy this August and all year long — As we continue to focus on community recovery through the pandemic, this August is National Wellness Month and a perfect opportunity to focus on community health and well-being. To get you moving, opting outside, giving back, reducing stress and nourishing your mind, body, and spirit this blog offers ideas for…

Share Your Internet Service Preferences and Demonstrate Support Through a New Deposit Program — The City of Palo Alto is exploring providing high-speed, broadband internet services directly to your home and business as part of the Palo Alto Fiber effort. Two new engagement efforts are currently underway and available to residents and businesses. Take a market survey sharing your internet preferences that will help…

Learn more about the City’s race and equity priorities and progress As part of the City Council’s renewed 2022 priority on Community Health and Safety, the City continues to focus on fostering inclusiveness, equity and a sense of belonging. The following progress update on the City’s race and equity priorities…

Learn about the City’s new operating budget funding City services as the fiscal year begins July 1, 2022 — The City of Palo Alto is addressing near-term community needs and the long-term fiscal health of the City with the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. This blog provides the community with a summary of what’s included in the recently Adopted Budget, which goes into effect starting the new fiscal…