When I was running for office last year, I knocked on doors in every neighborhood of East Palo Alto. One of the most memorable conversations I had was with a Guatemalan woman in the Gardens. Her family had lived in the same house for over ten years, during which the

I was sworn in last December and I wanted to share an update on what we've accomplished - especially for those who don't follow local government closely. The East Palo Alto City Council has five members: Ruben Abrica, Martha Barragan, Mark Dinan, Webster Lincoln, and Carlos

The new Colibri Commons housing project in East Palo Alto is opening soon, and it's a reason to celebrate. 136 units will be providing housing for hundreds of people and this is a really big achievement. However, I have concerns about this project. City of East Palo Alto

Housing is the number one concern for many East Palo Alto Residents. Rents have doubled, even tripled, in the last decade and many residents are rent burdened. Rental units themselves have not changed - and in many instances are in worse shape than they were a decade ago - the

East Palo Alto has a parking problem. We have too many cars. In some neighborhoods, it is very hard to find parking. Many people have told me that they can’t invite their friends over because there is no street parking available. I did a Facebook poll a few months

Let's start with an obvious statement: East Palo Alto has a severe housing shortage and we need to build a lot more housing to meet the extreme demand. At a recent City Council meeting, we considered an appeal from a resident seeking to convert their existing backyard garage

East Palo Alto City Council Prioritizes Arts and Culture Through EPACENTER Partnership In a recent East Palo Alto City Council meeting, a significant step was taken to enrich our community's cultural landscape. The City Council voted to make collaborating with EPACENTER a city priority, a move I strongly

East Palo Alto City Council has long prioritized community health as a goal of the city. We are heading into budgeting season for the city, and I think we should put our money where our mouth is. As a Member of City Council, I will be proposing a pilot program

I met with East Palo Alto's very own robotics team, the Churrobots, last night. I remembered reading about their national competition appearance in Houston last year. It's fantastic to see the Churrobots thriving! They're a true source of pride for East Palo Alto, a