Currently holds the office of Palo Alto City Council until December 31, 2028.
Candidate for Palo Alto City Council in 2024 California General Election.
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Get StartedWe should enable police with police reasonable tools (including cameras and license plate readers) and pre-Covid staffing levels. Learn more
We also must demand transparency and efficiency, from open-access police radio to alternatives to policing for some non-emergency calls. Learn more
The city should take a strong stance on simplifying permits and streamlining zoning, while investing in streetscapes and events programming. Learn more
To actually fill retail vacancies, George will push to reduce the uncertainty, complexity, and fees that are the status quo in Palo Alto. Learn more
George will support existing programs (home electrification, EV charging, solar), and work with city staff to expand coverage across rental and multifamily households. Learn more
Housing is one of the best things we can do for our climate, support our schools, and create more opportunity for our workers. We should focus housing in a transit oriented way and reduce sprawl. We can also build housing in a way that preserves or enhances our canopy, walkability, and community. Learn more
George envisions a Palo Alto that more teachers, first-responders, young families, and seniors can afford to live in. This means prioritizing (1) housing at all income levels, (2) real neighborhood planning, and (3) tenant protections. Learn more
On council, George will push the city to commit to a Vision Zero goal of zero traffic deaths. We can cut red-tape, build better infrastructure, and ultimately improve the safety and livability of our city. Learn more
George does not support the expansion of the Palo Alto Airport runway. Every effort should be made to improve safety within the airport's existing footprint, and minimize disruption for our neighbors and natural environment. Learn more
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