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City Council Special Meeting

May 23, 2022

Tune into this City Council special meeting. Council will review several items listed on this meeting's agenda.

Free COVID-19 Testing at Mitchell Park

May 24, 2022

Schedule a free COVID-19 testing appointment by Curative at their kiosk located in Mitchell Park.

Finance Committee Meeting

May 24, 2022

Attend the Finance Committee Meeting as the committee discusses topics related to the budget and fiscal planning.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Learn about the City’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response. The City encourages the community to stay informed, practice good hygiene, be aware, and be prepared.

Palo Alto Fiber

Learn more about the Palo Alto Fiber citywide initiative. The project includes expanding the current fiber backbone and exploring the option to provide fiber to the home and business.

Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) Ad Hoc Committee takes on relevant topics each month to guide the development, implementation, communication, and community engagement for the S/CAP Update.

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News

Media Statement Denouncing Racist Hate

Published on May 16, 2022

The Palo Alto City Council, in collaboration with the City’s Human Relations Commission, denounces racist hate and stands together in solidarity with the City of Buffalo, N.Y. in response to the shootings on Saturday that tragically left ten people dead, which police have said were racially motivated.

Fire Department Launches Low-Cost Ambulance Subscription Program

Published on April 18, 2022

The Palo Alto Fire Department launched a new ambulance subscription program—Palo Alto FireMed—for the community to enhance the services provided in Palo Alto and to offer a low-cost alternative to paying for an emergency medical ambulance ride.

Celebrating National Public Works Week

Published on May 20, 2022

It's National Public Works Week and we are celebrating our Public Works Department and sharing the services they provide to our local community. In a new blog, learn about the services Palo Alto’s Public Works Department provides the community to commemorate National Public Works Week

Fiscal Sustainability Conversations: Investing in the Future

Published on May 19, 2022

Learn more about recent Council actions furthering potential revenue measures to invest in the community’s future and help enhance services as the community grows