Isabel Lopez Ysmael

Isabel Lopez Ysmael

My name is Isabel and I have lived in East Palo Alto for the past decade. I am a commissioner on East Palo Alto's Public Works and Transportation Commission.

Building Our Way Out of a Deficit in East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto’s empty lots could solve its structural deficit — if we start building now. If we don’t encourage development today, we’ll pay for it down the road. East Palo Alto faces a $2 million structural deficit, and it’s projected to worsen. Simply put, the revenues

Fixing Parking in East Palo Alto is Key to Our City's Future

We are at an inflection point in East Palo Alto. The decisions we make as a community today will determine whether our city can continue to build housing, support small businesses, and enhance quality of life in a way that balances the needs of all residents. Reforming the way we