Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in East Palo Alto public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in business jobs
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.
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.
Sunrise Towing displacement
The family towing business, which serves the city, was given three months to leave its Ontario Street site and asked the council for help finding a new location or extending its tenancy.
Measure HH workforce development program
The city is spending $1.1 million in Measure HH parcel tax money on job training. The council split the procurement, hiring a master contractor and evaluator first, and debated whether funds can support high school tutoring and robotics programs.