He was born and raised in Mexico, where he attended a vocational night school, and came to California as a teenage immigrant when he was almost 14. Hamachek said he would support building a tunnel, an option that the council had previously considered and discarded as too expensive to be feasible. Terms of Use Lauing and Summa simply know the most, have the most experince and it showed last night. Work plan adaptation to these priorities will be considered in the coming months. Typically, priorities have a three-year time limit, although some may continue beyond that time period. As part of the 2022 priorities setting, which took place February 5, 2022, City Council adopted Economic Recovery and Transition and Community Health and Safety, which closely align with this original 2021 priority. those who are registered users. Barragan photo by Magali Gauthier. Visitor Info, Send News Tips here. Comsa works is a real estate agent and the founder of the Cosma Group, a real estate agency affiliated with Palo Alto Coldwell Banker. Come out to hear the views and priorities of your 2022 candidates for East Palo Alto City Council. We have to [electrify] in a manner that we are sure our local infrastructure and state infrastructure can handle [electrification], Summa said. Sign up for our. Uploaded: Fri, Sep 30, 2022, 7:09 am (PDF,2MB). That's what we need so people can walk to the doctor, to the dentist, to their accountants, etc.," Summa said. Webster Lincoln, 35, is a third-generation East Palo Alto resident and homeowner and has lived in the community for nearly 30 years. I am running to continue my involvement in making sure that strong community benefits and jobs for local residents accompany any economic development that takes place and that people have strong protections against displacement.AUSTIN: I have been prompted to run for city council by various members of our community. "Growing up in the countryside no one in my family had the opportunity to attend school beyond first and second grade, so I have always valued and continue to advocate for education for all, children, youth and adults," he said.Jeffrey Austin, 61, has lived in East Palo Alto since 1960, the year he was born. Not everyone, however, was thrilled about the measure. I believe that even though it's a small city we deserve to have the same amenities as any other city. At the January 24, 2022 City Council meeting, City Council approved the Resolution 10015 to adopt the 2022 Council Summer Break and Winter Closure dates: Council Summer Break is from Wednesday, June 22, 2022 through Sunday, July 31, 2022. AUSTIN: My greatest concern for our city at this moment would be to re-engage our city staff and get back to work. Veenker also stressed the importance of both financial and engineering feasibility, noting that it's hard to place trains underground in some areas. Veenker also launched Sibling Cities U.S.A. and helped facilitate Palo Altos sibling city project with Bloomington, Indiana. One suggestion - next time have all candidates in person to video/zoom to the public, preventing constant reliance on crib sheets and texts to answer most questions. The tax is projected to raise about $9 million annually, with proceeds split between affordable housing, public safety and improvements to the rail corridor. The two-hour discussion will be moderated by Olatunde Sobomehin. Lauing likened the proposed tax to "a cup half full.". What it has done right: Our city has respected our traditions, diversity and community values. We can't have everything and often spend a small fortune on overly ambitious projects, hiring pricey consultants with no local knowledge and end up worse off than we started. Lythcott-Haims said she would have liked to see large companies pay more, while Hamachek said he was initially leaning against it because of its potential impact on small businesses. Lauing disagreed and said the city needs to pick an option that makes "fiscal sense." His wife, a Colombian immigrant, works as a caregiver at a senior assisted-living facility in Palo Alto.Q Smith, who declined to state her age, has been a life-long East Palo Alto resident, she said. I truly believe that we [immigrants] need a bit more representation in [the] city council.. She was born in Fresno and briefly lived in San Jose and Redwood City before her family settled in East Palo Alto. Overkill on improper housing and contributing to traffic.Check back on Monday for part 2 of this Q&A with the East Palo Alto City Council candidates. There was all this uproar about Were cutting libraries too much. Weve got five libraries, if we only have three for a while, thats probably okay.. We have staffing issues that may be hindering the effectiveness of programming as well as other things. Embarcadero Media Parks: On Labor Day, MLK Park was locked off to the public and completely empty. Several SAPs would be needed for El Camino, San Antonio areas, delaying housing by years - a no-starter. And, [we need] to be brave enough to say, You know what, were going to make some brave and bold decisions, so that [youth] life is one of greater ease and greater joy, because thats what childhood is supposed to be.. Redwood City Pulse Comsa also supports to incentivizing residents to switch to electric water heaters. Stalling and kicking the cans down the road. Can we please get a council that stops thinking we need statement appeal or need to be leaders on an issue and instead get a council that will approve things in a timely manner. Without knowing exactly what the breakdown is of the local neighbors being for or against that, I think that theyre almost universally opposed to it.. It would also be nice if at least one candidate said their top priority is having the city work efficiently to provide timely service in a cost-effective manner. Of course those are important, but they are also global issues and the focus of agencies and higher level government than city council. So I decided to come forward and to use my own correct thoughts and experience/expertise and give the citizens of East Palo Alto the proper education of my expertise. Humans need shelter, and we dont have enough of it in Palo Alto.. On November 3, 2020 the City will hold an election for (3) three seats on the City Council. Never miss a story. The complete San Mateo County November 8, 2022 certified results will be available at the County Elections page within the Statement . She is in favor of creating deeper ties between the Palo Alto Unified School District and the council and has expressed interest in the creation of a youth mental health task force, a group of elected youth who would work to address the youth mental health crisis. Mountain View Voice Council Agendas and Minutes (2021 - 2022) Pursuant to the provisions of the AB-361, Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as "hybrid" meetings with the option to attend by teleconference or in person.To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. It is located near public transit lines and includes micro apartments and fewer than normal parking spaces. And overall along with my colleagues on the council, I have made sure that the city government has healthy financial reserves.The various employee groups and the city have also worked as a team to get through these times and reach collective bargaining agreements. Dial by your location. By upgrading the power grid, Comsa says the city can support the growing amount of private electric appliances. Community Calendar Council members Tom DuBois and Eric Filseth are both terming out after two four-year terms. Climate change can be promoted by others. Print Edition/Archives He said he believes that the city should focus on turning dormant city-owned properties that are generally unused or not creating revenue into affordable housing units. What's been done well? I think that the existing providers are not going to be able to provide as good of a service I think that theres definitely a lot of demand for [the fiber network].. Why was my question about candidate Barragans current profession removed? Gail Wilkerson, 60, has been a lifelong resident of East Palo Alto and east Menlo Park. December 31, 2022. Our city has survived and continues to show her resilience in the face of adversities such as high turnover rates for our city employees as well as our police department. I believe the city council will benefit from my land use expertise, from my balanced approach to housing and common sense, Comsa said. Special Pubs Redwood City Pulse Are we going to build ghost housing for people who will never live in these developments? New! Sign up for our weekly newsletter. You know, its always hard to go to the voters and say, Guess what, we have another task for you, Lauing said. Special Pubs BARRAGAN: After leaving the Ravenswood City School District I had the desire to continue serving my community. Two seats are up for grabs: current council member Regina Wallace-Jones is vacating her seat; incumbent Ruben Abrica, whose term expires at the end of this year, is running again. Julie is our #1! Political signs must be completely removed no later than six days following the day of the election to which it relates. Location. Lythcott-Haims supports removing or severely reducing the usage of K-9 units in the police department, which she said have a history of violence towards African-Americans. Help sustain the local news you depend on. Stay informed on important city government news. I care deeply about this city that has given so much to me, and to my daughters, Veenker said. A&E Our police force has inadequate levels of staffing and only 17 of 34 budgeted positions were filled at last check. The City of East Palo Alto will conduct local elections with the State elections on November 8, 2022. SMITH: My compassion and love for people. I know that Menlo Park has had a lot of success with street closures, and by making it a more inviting place, its going to bring more business, more people are going to come out just to be there., To learn more about Hamachek, visit his website here. Veenker supports electrification and said she wants residents to move away from gas as quickly as possible. Your contribution matters. [Portion removed.] Thank you to the community members that shared their feedback on 2022 Council priorities by emailing the Council, sharing thoughts at the retreat, and/or filling out the online survey. The city has gone after grants, which resulted in rebuilding Bay Road, building a bike bridge over 101, and other infrastructure improvements. To achieve that, Lauing said he believes that the council might need to pursue public-private partnerships. Summa said she wants the council to plan developments thoroughly so that the new units are fully integrated into Palo Alto. But Lauing and Summa, argued that because independent expenditures can raise unlimited sums on behalf of candidates as long as they are not explicitly tied to the campaigns, overall limits don't make sense at this time. Make an Appointment with the City Clerk. Personnel, financial and outreach resources have been provided to assist renters, homeowners, and small businesses during these hard economic times. November 3, 2020 Election - City Council Candidates Municipal elections in East Palo Alto are scheduled on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, to coincide with the Statewide General Election. So as we densify and grow, I think we have to keep in mind how we can do that best and still provide the things that make Palo Alto seem like Palo Alto: education, parks, open space.. While the candidates were in accord on the need to speed up planning on grade separation, the redesign of the rail corridor so roads are split from tracks, they offered different views about what that would entail. PUBLISHED: August 5, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 9, 2022 at 1:27 p.m. PALO ALTO So far seven candidates have filed to run for three open city council seats in the November election . East Palo Alto breaks ground on University Avenue pedestrian overcrossing, Martha Barragan edges out Webster Lincoln in East Palo Alto City Council race, "There's a lot of different types of neighborhoods in Palo Alto; everyone is free to live where they want," Summa said. The seven candidates vying for three seats on the Palo Alto City Council all want to see the city build a gym, renovate Cubberley Community Center, adopt a business tax and build housing at a higher density.But they have different takes when it comes to campaign finance reform, rent stabilization and the complex question of what to do about the city's rail crossings.These similarities and differences were highlighted during a Tuesday candidate forum, which was hosted by the Palo Alto Weekly and co-sponsored by the Palo Alto Chinese Parents Club and Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. IE's can't be limited by law, nor can PACs. LINCOLN: I want to see our community continue to thrive and grow. Affordable housing of course is a major issue for all of us that reside in the Bay Area, and East Palo Alto is not any different on this one for sure. Summa went even further and said the city, which has a higher jobs-housing imbalance than Manhattan, doesn't need any new offices. Thanks Weekly and Candidates for this good Forum. She emphasized the need to create an infrastructure capable of supporting Palo Altos growing power grid. "But when it comes to building this new kind of high-rise senior housing, these people deserve the same type of things that make Palo Alto livable and great for everyone else.". That's what we need so people can walk to the doctor, to the dentist, to their accountants, etc.," Summa said.The candidates were far more bullish when it came to residential growth, with everyone vowing to support more housing. What does get a lot of attention is climate change and the City's SCAP goals. Blogs The event will take place at 7 p.m. and will explore the candidates' positions on topics, including affordable housing, development, infrastructure, policing and other issues that are important to the community. Virtual event on Oct. 11 will offer perspectives on a range of topics. On Saturday, February 5, 2022 the City Council selected . Lythcott-Haims noted that many offices have become "ghost businesses" during the pandemic, with many employees shifting to remote work, and suggested creating a "mixed-use overlay" to add residential uses to existing commercial district in areas like El Camino Real. While Comsa said he would support allowing more smaller offices, which can serve as incubators, the rest of the field indicated that they are happy with the status quo, which includes an annual 50,000-square-foot limit on new office development in downtown, California Avenue and El Camino Real. Since Palo Altans are environmentally conscious and inclined to work towards and even sacrifice for the good of the environment, I think it's best to focus on the most critical issues that are truly within the council's purview: local health and safety, local housing, local transportation issues (including grade separation). A new state bill seeks to regulate all of that. Home & Real Estate Obituaries Even smaller office space in Midtown and similar commercial areas seem to be in abundance. See our announcement about requiring registration for commenting. If elected, Hamachek said he would explore similar opportunities. While others spoke of gas blowers and such she gave a passionate response (that had us in tears) about being a Gunn parent and about the need for mental health services and a sense of belonging and unconditional love for our youth. Im gonna put the time into [city council] to get it done.. Add to your calendar. The City Clerk's Office assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities from election pre-planning to certification of election results and filing of all campaign disclosure documents. Mayor Adrian Fine also relatively new to the political scene is not seeking a second term. Martha Barragan, left, Webster Lincoln took second and third places, respectively in the race for two open seats on the East Palo Alto City Council in the 2022 general election. Were at the heart of Silicon Valley and it just makes sense for us to be at the forefront of these kinds of technologies, Hamachek said. Summa said she believes that densifying Palo Alto may be necessary to meet the states mandate of 6,086 housing units by 2031, though she has resisted housing developments in the past and spoken out against giving developers less strict zoning requirements. Lauing is an executive recruiter through Equity Search Partners, a firm that helps companies recruit personnel. Q: What has prompted you to run for city council? Local law enforcement owns millions of dollars in 'military equipment.' One councilperson used remarks from my "candidate statement" in the last council meeting. Contact Us The complete San Mateo County November 8, 2022 certified results will be available at the County Elections page within the Statement . While just about everyone supported lowering the cap for individual contributions, they had different takes on an overall spending limit for candidates. "There's historic state and federal dollars available if we do it quickly," she said. But Lauing and Summa, argued that because independent expenditures can raise unlimited sums on behalf of candidates as long as they are not explicitly tied to the campaigns, overall limits don't make sense at this time. Their lack of expertise. Palo Alto (Alma) Avenue crossing will be disabled and flaggers will be present. The city has gone after grants, which resulted in rebuilding Bay Road, building a bike bridge over 101, and other infrastructure improvements.LINCOLN: It seems like the council has become more aligned with the developers rather than our residents. She owned and operated a real estate brokerage in East Palo Alto and tax-preparation service. Political signs do not require a permit but there are some regulations to follow. The City of Palo Alto contracts with the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters to facilitate the election voting, but reserves the right to qualify all candidates for office. Summa said that she wants to use the projected money from Measure K to increase police staffing. 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I've lived here all my life, and I was just too young and inexperienced prior in handling the other original (founders) fantastic, strong personalities. Embarcadero Media Privacy Policy Uploaded: Wed, Sep 14, 2022, 9:40 am On Saturday, February 5, 2022 the City Council selected the following priorities: Economic Recovery and Transition, Climate Change - Protection and Adaptation, Housing for Social and Economic Balance, and Community Health and Safety. She was chosen to be on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District Rate Advisory Committee and is also a Rotarian, she said.Wilkerson, then Gail Dixon, was convicted in 1995 of 14 counts of felony aiding and abetting preparation of false tax returns for overstated itemized deductions for four taxpayers through her tax preparation business. In an effort to help local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the council voted to close California Ave. to cars until December 2023. Wall signs in residential districts shall not exceed an area of one square foot of sign for each forty square feet of wall area. Comsa said he wants to create a real estate division for the city council to help create housing units to meet the state mandate. After high school, she received a bachelor's degree in liberal studies and Latin American studies and a teaching credential at the College of Notre Dame, now known as Notre Dame de Namur.She worked for the Ravenswood City School District as an elementary school teacher for 15 years, including at elementary schools Willow Oaks, Costano and Green Oaks Academy.Mark Dinan, 49, has been an East Palo Alto resident since 2009. East Palo Alto City Council Candidates Forum - Zoom Invitation. Check back on Monday for part 2 of this Q&A with the East Palo Alto City Council candidates. I gave it some thought and felt that maybe this was the right time. He serves on the East Palo Alto Public Works and Transportation Commission. Lythcott-Haims said she favored either the viaduct or a tunnel along the corridor, while Summa and Comsa both said they would support an underpass for the Meadow and Charleston crossings. Blogs "I think that could have a pretty chilling effect and we should be really careful before we go to that extreme," Hamacheck said.Candidates also had different positions on campaign finance reform. Everyone agreed that the city should move ahead with a registry program that would collect information about vacancy rates and rent increases, information that would be used to evaluate new policies. Lauing said he believes that providing affordable housing is the key to creating more economic and ethnic diversity in Palo Alto. As a parks commissioner, Lauing supported habitat and ecosystem preservation by protecting trees, planting native plant species and transforming the old Palo Alto dump into Byxbee Park. Think about the pedestrian bridge! . I have a great interest in serving the community by helping the community in this capacity [as a city councilmember] because its something I think I can do.. The council hopefuls include the incumbent mayor; a minister and coach; a former teacher; two self-employed business owners; a data scientist; and a candidate who described herself as a product of the public school system. I strongly believe that family is one of the most important and valuable things in this life.I was asked by a few community members if I wanted to run for city council. Lauing wants the city to require new buildings to be all-electric, expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure and make the electrification process easier for residents. I'm very pleased to see the progression our city has gone through. Dinan has lived in Brazil, Mexico and England and speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Additionally, candidates running for local office are required to file Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests). Affordable apartments debut at Wilton Court, Stanford board committee hires former federal judge to lead review into president's research. Box 942874, Sacramento, CA 94274- 0001, or 1120 "N" Street (5th floor), Sacramento, California 98514. 7 for our next candidate forum featuring the four candidates for the Palo Alto Board of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. Gennady Sheyner covers the City Hall beat in Palo Alto as well as regional politics, with a special focus on housing and transportation. It is the responsibility of the candidate and/or committee to file the required campaign disclosure statements in a timely manner. I think that in general, decisions like [the safe parking program] should come down to the people that its going to impact the most, Hamachek said. Hamachek said he would support building a tunnel, an option that the council had previously considered and discarded as too expensive to be feasible. What has prompted you to run for city council? "I welcome that and I welcome the new community members that we'll all benefit from when they live here.". He supports community events, like block parties, to increase ties between residents and said that lots of issues surrounding diversity come down to housing. Gentrifiers noticing this and are further making confusion.What's been done well? Local law enforcement owns millions of dollars in 'military equipment.' Palo Alto Online is hosting a virtual forum featuring the seven candidates for East Palo Alto City Council. Hamachek said that while he thought the program had merit, as a councilmember, he probably would have voted against it. Lythcott-Haims suggested opening a gym at Cubberley, an idea that others also embraced. Don't miss out on the discussion! See our announcement about requiring registration for commenting. On Tuesday, October 11, the Palo Alto Weekly hosted a live public forum on Zoom with seven candidates running for the two seats on East Palo Alto's City Council. Lythcott-Haims suggested opening a gym at Cubberley, an idea that others also embraced. Office Hours. The Cubberley conundrum, as important as it is, should not be prioritized over allocating funds to improve health and safety. LINCOLN: It seems like the council has become more aligned with the developers rather than our residents. East Palo Alto City Council Chamber is ADA compliant. What's been done well? "It's a place where we can come together and enjoy each other," Veenker said.There was a bit more daylight between candidates on the topic of new measures to support renters, who make up about 46% of the city's population. More information on scheduling an appointment in Council Member DuBois' profile. Lauing said he wants Palo Alto to be a diverse and unified community. Palo Alto is a small city which takes a long time to get things done. Thank you, Jeff Liu. The City Clerks Office assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities from election pre-planning to certification of election results and filing of all campaign disclosure documents. What it has done right: Our city has respected our traditions, diversity and community values. We have had and seemingly will have a council with grandiose ideas if any of the candidates replies are anything to go by. I'm also concerned about the ability of the existing council to effectively govern our city. Having worked with the Senior Advisory Committee for the past six years, I felt it was a natural progression to go to the next level of service within our city. We need to hire a parks and recreation director and competently manage our parks. and may be deleted if deemed inappropriate by our staff. And limited budget money. News The City Clerks Office assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities from election pre-planning to certification of election results and filing of all campaign disclosure documents. Enforcement: EPA has not enforced the most basic rules around speeding cars, parking, fireworks, and other public safety measures. People need people. Lythcott-Haims voiced support for a five-story housing development that would provide 20 housing units next to the Town & Country shopping center. She also emphasized the importance of addressing issues around race. He met his Peruvian wife, Fabiola Puerta, in Brazil. She is currently a human interface design producer at Apple and has worked in technical and supervisory roles in the software industry for 20 years. Political signs may be erected in conformity withSection 16.20 in the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC). Telephone (415) 377-8455. She has worked for H&R Block and Intuit, she said. Home & Real Estate She was sentenced to 27 months incarceration. Lincoln and Wilkerson photos contributed. Channel 29 (local television) at the time listed above. Local law enforcement owns millions of dollars in 'military equipment.' Time to read: about 6 minutes. Before placing any signs or sign structures within view of a county or state highway, a statement by a responsible party with a notarized signature must be filed with the Chief of the Highway Outdoor Advertising Program, State Department of Transportation, P.O. Overkill on improper housing and contributing to traffic. I want law enforcement colleagues to be able to speak frankly about the issues we face because if you cant speak frankly, if you cant talk about them, you cant face them, Lythcott-Haims said. The various employee groups and the city have also worked as a team to get through these times and reach collective bargaining agreements. Read the latest progress report on the City's Race & Equity work. Lauing likened the proposed tax to "a cup half full. The seven candidates vying for three seats on the City Council offered different takes on grade separation, campaign finance reform and renter protection at a Tuesday forum hosted by the Palo Alto . Who are the candidates?Ruben Abrica, 73, is currently East Palo Alto's mayor and the sole incumbent in the race. He met his Peruvian wife, Fabiola Puerta, in Brazil. Hamachek was born and raised in Palo Alto and currently works as a software engineer at HP. (PDF,298KB). Palo Alto, CA 94301 If we were looking at a future that included revenue from a relevant-to-impact business tax, we would not have to prioritize as much or make as many hard choices, but we aren't, so let's move forward in a practical, realistic manner. "I am close to my family, church family and community. 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Veenker said a new gym would be an asset both as a way to promote health and to strengthen the community. The seven candidates for Palo Alto City Council speak about their platforms and positions at a debate sponsored by the Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Chinese Parents Club and Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 13, 2022. Affordable apartments debut at Wilton Court, Stanford board committee hires former federal judge to lead review into president's research. All candidates for state and local office and any committee formed to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure are required to file campaign disclosure statements. In order to encourage respectful and thoughtful discussion, commenting on stories is available to I want more hours, and I want coordinated hours, it may take a while [and] we may have to be a little patient until we get back to pre-pandemic seven days a week.. Riconanda has two. 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