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Topics getting the most attention in East Palo Alto public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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Sister city with Chongqing, China
A proposal to make Chongqing's Dazu district East Palo Alto's second sister city, with school exchanges. Council likes the idea but is worried about the cost, given the city's tight budget.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
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Street vendor compliance
Councilmember Barragan noted fewer unpermitted vendors since the ordinance passed but said some still operate at night; staff is continuing education on county health and city permit requirements.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 1, 2026