Veenker said a new gym would be an asset both as a way to promote health and to strengthen the community. The event featured this year's council candidates: Realtor Alex Comsa, Utilities Advisory Commission member Lisa Forssell, software engineer Brian Hamachek, Planning and Transportation Commission Chair Ed Lauing, author and educator Julie Lythcott-Haims, Planning and Transportation Commission Vice Chair Doria Summa and attorney and mediator Vicki Veenker. The Weekly is also seeking questions from the community that they would like for us to ask the candidates. 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. Not everyone, however, was thrilled about the measure. 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. 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. 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. News She was raised in the church and attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Gain insight on major projects associated with these priorities inthis quarterly update(PDF,1MB). Summa said she supports Palo Altos electrification and climate goals but has voiced concern about moving too fast. 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. 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. You know, its always hard to go to the voters and say, Guess what, we have another task for you, Lauing said. 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. We have staffing issues that may be hindering the effectiveness of programming as well as other things. East Palo Alto City Council Chamber is ADA compliant. "Since we can't cap on independent expenditures and in-kind contributions, it's sort of meaningless. 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. Enforcement: EPA has not enforced the most basic rules around speeding cars, parking, fireworks, and other public safety measures. And while other cities such as Mountain View and Redwood City have relied on specific plans with commercial components to produce housing, the candidates in Palo Alto firmly rejected that approach and generally agreed that any move that would worsen the city's jobs-housing imbalance would be a step in the wrong direction. Q: What has prompted you to run for city council? 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. Redwood City Pulse [Portion removed.]. She credits her parents and their church with modeling service to the community through the volunteer work they did in the children's ministry. One councilperson used remarks from my "candidate statement" in the last council meeting. A new state bill seeks to regulate all of that. I want to see [the crosstown] shuttle come back, Id love to partner with Stanford so that we can all get around our city.. Gail Wilkerson, 60, has been a lifelong resident of East Palo Alto and east Menlo Park. PR MediaRelease Veenker said a new gym would be an asset both as a way to promote health and to strengthen the community. Channel 29 (local television) at the time listed above. 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. Affordable apartments debut at Wilton Court, Stanford board committee hires former federal judge to lead review into president's research. Wall signs in residential districts shall not exceed an area of one square foot of sign for each forty square feet of wall area. He studied business administration and social justice.He is a Christian and has been a member of St. Mark AME Zion church for the last six years. The exemptions for small businesses shifted his view. "There's historic state and federal dollars available if we do it quickly," she said. Veenker said the existing office restrictions appear to be working and responded with the aphorism, "If it ain't broke don't fix it." I care deeply about this city that has given so much to me, and to my daughters, Veenker said. TownSquare Box 942874, Sacramento, CA 94274- 0001, or 1120 "N" Street (5th floor), Sacramento, California 98514. The tax is based on square footage and which exempts businesses with less than 10,000 square feet of space. Mark Dinan, 49, has been an East Palo Alto resident since 2009. A line drawing of the Internet Archive headquarters building faade. She was sentenced to 27 months incarceration. 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. In order to encourage respectful and thoughtful discussion, commenting on stories is available to Barragan photo by Magali Gauthier. Each year, the City Council reviews its priorities for the year at its annual Council Retreat. We have managed police services and public safety in a responsible and community-oriented way rather than a confrontational conflictive approach. Their son, Mateo, 12, attends La Entrada Middle School through the Tinsley Program. 2022 Calamba City Council election Party Candidate Votes % Nacionalista: Joselito Catindig: 136,533 : 6.75 . The Almanac Sports From talking to the police chief and other people, I think those funds [from Measure K] will be critical for improving our public safety in general, Comsa said. It is the responsibility of the candidate and/or committee to file the required campaign disclosure statements in a timely manner. Before his real estate career, Alex spent a decade or so . 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. In their own words, the seven candidates seeking three open seats on the Palo Alto City Council share their qualifications and priorities. Summa currently serves as the vice chair of Palo Altos Planning Commission and the president of the College Terrace Residents association. and may be deleted if deemed inappropriate by our staff. Here's how this year's Palo Alto City Council candidates want to serve you if elected, Get ready for election season through numerous forums with local candidates, council's decision to allow the reconstruction of Castilleja School, Affordable apartments debut at Wilton Court, Stanford board committee hires former federal judge to lead review into president's research. The City Council priority (from 2021) is a focus on affordable and workforce housing, funding, and achievable plans. Wilkerson has a bachelor of science degree in paralegal studies from Purdue University. Voter Registration Deadline: 15 days before Election DayUse theCalifornia Online Voter Registration Systemto register to vote! Embarcadero Media file photo by Veronica Weber. The City of Palo Alto uses the online systemNetFilefor entering and disclosing candidate's statements. Comsa, meanwhile, supported the council's recent decision to explore a "partial underpass" at the Churchill crossing, which he said should be done in conjunction with improvements to Embarcadero Road.The candidates are running for the three open seats on the seven-member council. Email Tom.DuBois@CityofPaloAlto.org; tomforcouncil@gmail.com. Over the past year, they have either left, been forced to leave or have been paid to quit and the council hasn't been transparent about the abrupt departures. Circulation & Delivery, About Us People need people.WILKERSON: It was time. The amount of current employee turnover in East Palo Alto would be significantly detrimental to any governing body. Make an Appointment with the City Clerk. Being a council member is the highest elected position a resident can hold in this city. While the council's recent efforts to add housing have largely focused on south Palo Alto, both Forssell and Lythcott-Haims made the case for a more balanced approach that would spread new residential developments across the city. "I think we really need to make specific area plans for new areas under consideration for development, spell out that we want trees and green space and walkable and bikeable and safe (streets) and the trade-off will be a little bit of density," Forssell said. 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. On Saturday, February 5, 2022 the City Council selected . 5 What's been done well? Office of the City Clerk: City Hall 7th Floor250 Hamilton Avenue LWVPA Palo Alto City Council Candidate Forum Nov 2022 "I'm not in favor of building any more office that is not neighborhood-serving, local, small offices. She is in favor of higher-density developments for housing and the creation of market rate and affordable housing. Time to read: about 10 minutes. As a planning commissioner, Lauing supported the development of Wilton Court, a 59-unit complex for low-income residents and residents with disabilities. Nov. 2022 Palo Alto City Council Candidate Forum. Local law enforcement owns millions of dollars in 'military equipment.' Political signs must be completely removed no later than six days following the day of the election to which it relates. Sports I gave it some thought and felt that maybe this was the right time. Your contribution matters. The City documents the City Council priorities for historical and informational purposes. We do need to get things done. In a time where many people shop online, Forssell said that increasing housing will help local businesses get more customers. Hamachek said he would support building a tunnel, an option that the council had previously considered and discarded as too expensive to be feasible. The candidates are running for the three open seats on the seven-member council. Privacy Policy In order to encourage respectful and thoughtful discussion, commenting on stories is available to She attended Menlo Atherton High School, San Mateo Jr. College and "just about every college on the Peninsula," she said. Campaign finance was asked about, with candidates Forssell, Lythcott-Haims and Veenker all supporting campaign finance caps including Independent Expenditure Committees (IEs), yet none mentioned they had just benefited from ads run the week before in a local paper paid by for an IE. He has five daughters, two sons and two granddaughters. We didn't have a Boys and Girls Club, YMCA or even a performing arts center. The Post spoke with all seven candidates about their experience and policy positions, focusing on housing, environmental sustainability, city services and community inclusivity. Why would you cut the staff in police and fire who are the people that take care of you [and] keep you safe? Lauing said. 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. Circulation & Delivery, About Us Phone. Palo Alto Neighbors Association host a City Council Candidate Forum for the November 2022 General Election. Its just a fact that affordable housing projects dont come our way, you know, falling from the blue sky in our laps.. Measure V did not pass as it failed to receive 2/3 of voter approval. The amount of current employee turnover in East Palo Alto would be significantly detrimental to any governing body. The headline of your Nov. 30 article, "Three big downtown San Jose projects advance, adding hundreds of homes," was badly misleading (" Downtown . He comes from a family with a long history of working in the community, he said. Dinan has also used hyperbole when discussing other issues, which other residents have called out. Seven candidates are competing for two spots on the Palo Alto City Council: Alex Comsa, Lisa Forssell, Brian Hamachek, Ed Lauing, Julie Lythcott-Haims, Doria Summa and Vicki Veenker. Dec 11, 2022. There are private entities that support this and can partner with us, Veenker said. Affordable apartments debut at Wilton Court, Stanford board committee hires former federal judge to lead review into president's research. Never miss a story. So accelerating electrification is great, but we also have to keep in mind that we have to keep up with the infrastructure to support that.. That's what we need so people can walk to the doctor, to the dentist, to their accountants, etc.," Summa said. To fill out the online questionnaire, go to surveymonkey.com/r/Campaign2022. Sponsored content Visitor Info, Send News Tips 250 Hamilton Avenue. Skip to main content. Follow Palo Alto Online and the Palo Alto Weekly on Twitter @paloaltoweekly, Facebook and on Instagram @paloaltoonline for breaking news, local events, photos, videos and more. Summa also suggested that the city should build bike crossings at the tracks before grade separation begins. I now want to go from being an advisory commission to an actual vote on the council.. Comsa said allowing higher density for residential developments would spur smaller and more environmentally friendly units and suggested that the city identify large sites that can accommodate these projects and take initiative in building housing. He works as a technical recruiter and has his own business, Dinan & Associates. A new state bill seeks to regulate all of that. Candidates for the three open seats on the Palo Alto City Council participated in this lively and informative Forum on Thursday, Sept. 29th 2022. If we were to talk about electrification in general, I would support funds [that] go to improving our electrical grid, Comsa said. City.Clerk@cityofpaloalto.org. She owned and operated a real estate brokerage in East Palo Alto and tax-preparation service. Another example is not building apts in 20 years, but leaving out condos, single family homes and low income apts that have been built in recent years. Terms of Use I believe I have a good set of skills to apply to the problems that the city faces today.. The two-hour discussion will be moderated by Olatunde Sobomehin. In early 2020, the City of Palo Alto launched an update to the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) to develop the strategies needed to meet our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2030 and other community-wide sustainability goals. Email. He serves on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District Rate Advisory Committee and contributes to and supports local nonprofit organizations. Follow Palo Alto Online and the Palo Alto Weekly on Twitter @paloaltoweekly, Facebook and on Instagram @paloaltoonline for breaking news, local events, photos, videos and more. Uploaded: Wed, Sep 14, 2022, 9:40 am "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. Im all about finding a path to yes to get really great sustainable development with different sizes of housing., She said she also wants to create green space, parks and pedestrian and bicycle paths alongside housing so that the city keeps the characteristics that make it a wonderful place to live.. "I am close to my family, church family and community. EPA has not seen a new market-rate apartment building open in over 20 years. A great accomplishment has been to assemble all the finances to now begin construction of a second pedestrian/bicycle bridge on University Avenue in late fall.AUSTIN: My greatest concern for our city at this moment would be to re-engage our city staff and get back to work. 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. Please make sure your comments are truthful, on-topic and do not disrespect another poster. Think about the pedestrian bridge! By upgrading the power grid, Comsa says the city can support the growing amount of private electric appliances. Uploaded: Fri, Sep 30, 2022, 7:09 am Veenker acknowledged the need for future funding and says she may look to outside help. SMITH: My compassion and love for people. 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. All rights reserved. ""I think we got something to work with here, though $3 million a year doesn't put up too much affordable housing," Lauing said.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. SAPs take a long time to do when done right like SOFA (not like Ventura, so far a failure). We need to hire a parks and recreation director and competently manage our parks.Infrastructure: East Palo Alto Sanitary District is massively overcharging all development projects, and I agree with the LAFCO report: The city of East Palo Alto should absorb the Sanitary District and provide competent and fair service to the city.What's been done well? View Map. He met his Peruvian wife, Fabiola Puerta, in Brazil. Local law enforcement owns millions of dollars in 'military equipment.' All postings are subject to our TERMS OF USE, So thats why I called it out specifically because you can go to both Rinconada and Mitchell [library] on Saturday, but you cant go to either one of them on Sunday, and just doesnt make sense. The various employee groups and the city have also worked as a team to get through these times and reach collective bargaining agreements. Who are the candidates?Ruben Abrica, 73, is currently East Palo Alto's mayor and the sole incumbent in the race. We have to plan that out to a reasonable timeframe and not have that be a threat angled ahead of our citizens.. The City will hold an election for two (2) Council Members to four (4) year terms beginning in December, 2022. 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. Lincoln and Wilkerson photos contributed. Office Hours. here. 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. If you are not registered, you can do so Stay informed on important city government news. 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. She has served on the board of directors of WIREforWomen and the advisory board of FundHer and was the president of the board of the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley. In Palo Alto, City Council originally provided direction by adopting Community and Economic Recovery as one of four Council priorities at its annual retreat on January 30, 2021 with a resultingwork planadopted in March 22, 2021. "I think we really need to make specific area plans for new areas under consideration for development, spell out that we want trees and green space and walkable and bikeable and safe (streets) and the trade-off will be a little bit of density," Forssell said. TheSixFifty.com Sign up for our weekly newsletter. East Palo Alto Mayor Ruben Abrica was elected to another City Council term in the 2022 general election. BARRAGAN: After leaving the Ravenswood City School District I had the desire to continue serving my community. I'm very pleased to see the progression our city has gone through. She also emphasized the importance of addressing issues around race. A 43- year resident of East Palo Alto, Abrica received his masters degree in education at Stanford University in the Linguistic and Cultural Pluralism Program. Become a member today. "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.". 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. Cubberley Community Center spans 35 acres, 8 of which are owned by the city of Palo Alto and 27 of which are owned by the Palo Alto Unified School District. Home & Real Estate Work plan adaptation to these priorities will be considered in the coming months. 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. A&E PR MediaRelease He serves on the East Palo Alto Public Works and Transportation Commission. "There's historic state and federal dollars available if we do it quickly," she said.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.Summa also suggested that the city should build bike crossings at the tracks before grade separation begins. Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made by a person with a disability to the City Clerk's office no less . While just about everyone supported lowering the cap for individual contributions, they had different takes on an overall spending limit for candidates. 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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. Lythcott-Haims suggested opening a gym at Cubberley, an idea that others also embraced. Forssell supports the citys move to make the citys electric utilities carbon-neutral and said she will continue to push for environmental sustainability by electrifying buildings in Palo Alto. Even smaller office space in Midtown and similar commercial areas seem to be in abundance. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on all communities. I love the power that local government has to affect change on issues that matter to me, Forssell said. His biotechnology career began at Stanford Research Institute, and he currently works as a data scientist for Genentech. Palo Alto (Alma) Avenue crossing will be disabled and flaggers will be present. To fill out the online questionnaire, go to surveymonkey.com/r/Campaign2022.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. Political signs do not require a permit but there are some regulations to follow. 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. His grandparents moved to East Palo Alto in the 1960s, but he comes from a military family and they moved frequently when he was a child. 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. He graduated from Marquette University in 1995 with a degree in history. WILKERSON: The continuing (incompetent) direction of the (seasoned) council people and their "stagnant" behaviors. Your contribution matters. Veenker supports electrification and said she wants residents to move away from gas as quickly as possible. Typically, priorities have a three-year time limit, although some may continue beyond that time period. I was born and raised in Palo Alto, Ive lived here almost my entire life, and I think that that gives me a certain perspective that is pretty unique and valuable to the city council, Hamachek said. To learn more about Summa, visit her website here. There are currently many vacancies in senior level positions including but not limited to the city manager, attorney, clerk, police chief and the public works director. 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. 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