Before I was elected to the East Palo Alto City Council, my journey in local government began on the Public Works & Transportation Commission (PWTC). For those unfamiliar with the acronym, the PWTC is an advisory board that meets monthly to review proposals regarding our roads, parks, sidewalks, and general
Many residents have questions about the implementation and impact of Flock Safety cameras throughout East Palo Alto. To provide transparency and a clearer picture of how this technology is utilized, the East Palo Alto Police Department has released data detailing the specific types of criminal activity identified through these Automated
On April 7, 2026, the East Palo Alto City Council will once again convene to debate the ongoing usage and efficacy of the Flock Safety ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) system. To ensure residents are fully informed, the City of East Palo Alto regularly publishes detailed transparency reports that outline
At 1:41 a.m. last night, thousands of East Palo Alto residents were abruptly awakened by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake. While this event did not result in widespread structural failure, its timing and intensity served as a visceral reminder of our vulnerability. This was not the "Big
In 2019, East Palo Alto passed an ambitious Inclusionary Housing Policy. The goal was noble: ensure that new developments carved out space for low- and moderate-income residents. On paper, requiring a 20% on-site affordable set-apart for both rentals and for-sale homes sounded like a win for equity. But six years