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250 Hamilton Avenue, 7th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Phone: 650-329-2392
Fax: 650-325-5025
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Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)
Office Of The City Manager

To lead the City in providing exemplary service and creating partnerships with citizens in an ever changing environment, in response to the City Council priorities

Welcome to the Office of the City Manager for the City of Palo Alto.  Palo Alto, located next to Stanford University on the San Francisco Peninsula, is home to beautiful natural preserves, historic architecture, and a comprehensive network of bicycle routes.  With a strong intellectual community and culture of innovation, the city is a gathering place for pioneers of emerging industries.

City Manager James Keene supports the Council priorities of  Environmental Protection,  Economic Health,  and  Civic Engagement for the Common Good.  A primary responsibility of the City Manager is to assure that City services are performed in accordance with Council policies and within the capability of the City's resources. The City Manager also keeps the Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City.  


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City Manager
250 Hamilton Avenue, 7th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650-329-2392, Fax: 650-325-5025
Email: citymgr@cityofpaloalto.org
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)

City Year in Review - 2011
This was a year filled with challenges and accomplishments.  View presentation.
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City Manager Employment Contract
The City Manager's employment contract is available for public review.
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First Phase of City of Palo Alto Website Improvements is Released
The joint venture between City staff and community volunteers unveils first phase of a series of projected improvements to the City Website.
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Sign up to Receive the Monthly Message From the Mayor!
To view this month's e-newsletter or to sign up for these to come directly to your email box, visit http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/mayorsmessage.
( Read the Current Message From the Mayor )
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City Manager's 2012 Proposed Budget
The City Manager's Proposed Budget has been released and can be found here http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/budget.
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City Announces Plan to Improve Building and Development Permitting Processes
This initiative identifies ways to improve customer satisfaction and expedite service delivery.
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Summer Internship Opportunities
Each spring, the City offers summer internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
City of Palo Alto Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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