Local Advocacy Organizations

In addition to your neighbors’ grassroots efforts, Palo Altans are involved with several local organizations that weigh in on Palo Alto issues and decision-making. To learn more about them or join their efforts, check out their websites below.

Notable Upcoming Action

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September 23, 2019

Recycled Water: City Council will hold a study session on recycled water expansion and regional treated wastewater opportunities. Beginning at 6:00 pm (City Hall). Click here for staff report.

Caltrain Business Plan: Council will direct staff regarding comments on Caltrain’s Draft Long Range Service Vision. (Continued from September 16). Beginning at 8:05 pm (City Hall). Click here for staff report.

Affordable Housing: City Council will consider a Colleagues’ Memo by Councilmembers DuBois and Kou urging council to prioritize certain affordable housing strategies, including the Palmer Fix. Beginning at 9:30 pm (City Hall). Click here for the Colleagues’ Memo.

September 24, 2019

Opening Foothills Park: The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a pilot program for extending Foothills Park access to non-residents. Meeting begins at 7:00 pm (City Hall). Click here for Ad Hoc Committee report.

October 7, 2019 – (Tentative)

Council is tentatively scheduled to hold a study session on the Transportation Management Association for Stanford Research Park, approve the 2019 workplace to address council’s “Transportation and Traffic” priority, and approve recommended city positions for the 2019 League of California Cities resolutions.