The Palo Alto Community Survey is a feedback tool that helps the City Council and City staff understand community perspectives on current services and programs, as well as unmet needs and priorities. The survey was initially sent via mail on August 13 to a random sample population of resident households. On September 15, the survey opens citywide.
Published on December 09, 2025
City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect Medium.com series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. This week, he shared updates on local holiday celebrations, a new chatbot service on the City website, an upcoming test of the City's emergency alert system, and an opportunity to share your experience and ideas to help inform Library planning efforts.
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