Palo Alto Races

Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.

City Council

Top four candidates win seat.

Greer Stone15.5%
14,708 votes
George Lu14.2%
13,513 votes
Pat Burt13.6%
12,918 votes
Keith Reckdahl12.2%
11,558 votes

Updated at 7:48 PM PT on Nov 22, 2024
Santa Clara County

What does a council member do?

City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

Pat Burt

  • No designation.
  • Accomplishments: “Since returning to City Council in 2021 and serving as mayor in 2022, I led in restoring public safety and community services cut during COVID, increasing renter protection, advancing affordable housing, and ensuring your elected officials respond to community input.”
  • Priorities: “Make our government more efficient, fund and build affordable housing, improve all modes of transportation, advance Cubberly and improvements of our downtown, invest in infrastructure, and maintain our climate protection leadership” 
  • Experience: “I have a proven track record as a census builder, solving tough problems as a former mayor, tech CEO, parent, environmentalist, and regional leader.”
  • www.patburt.org

Anne W. Cribbs

  • No designation.
  • Growth: “Our neighborhoods are the backbone of our city. … Improving public parks, enhancing local business districts, and guaranteeing our public services meet the community’s current and future needs.”
  • Cubberley: “Cubberley holds a special place in our community’s heart. We must rebuild Cubberley for today and future generations, enhancing its accessibility for all community members.”
  • Project Approval Process: “It is time our city adopts a more streamlined and efficient approach to managing and implementing new projects.”
  • www.cribbsforcouncil.com

George Lu

  • No designation.
  • Transportation: “I am committed to a Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths. We must prioritize infrastructure, education, and traffic enforcement.”
  • Business Growth: “We need to bring life and energy back to our retail districts. I will cut red tape and prioritize streetscape improvements to fill vacancies.”
  • Housing: “We need housing to be a dynamic community with young families, seniors, and essential workers. I will prioritize housing production, responsive neighborhood planning, and tenant protections.”
  • www.georgeforpaloalto.com

Greer Stone

  • No designation.
  • Accomplishments: “During my first term, I’ve championed several initiatives, including: prioritizing true affordable housing, upgrading our electrical grid, and promoting climate friendly initiatives to combat climate change.”
  • Water: “I currently serve on regional boards to protect our community from future floods and ensure access to clean, affordable water.”
  • Mental Health: “As mayor, I have formed a youth mental health taskforce, bringing together local and regional experts, as well as concerned students, to recommend policies that will improve the lives of our city’s youth.”

Cari Templeton

  • No designation.
  • Experience: “I have dedicated myself to community service: joining nonprofit boards, local and regional groups and city-appointed commissions.”
  • Priorities: “It will have safer streets for all, a variety of housing options, enhanced restaurants and retail, after-school programs, and entertainment.”
  • Inclusivity: “Our vibrant local economy promotes a connected, inclusive, and tolerant city.”
  • www.cariforcouncil.com

Katie Causey

  • No designation.
  • Experience: “As a graduate of The George Washington University, my studies focused on intersectional approaches to local public policy.”
  • Cost of Living: “I’m running after working hands-on with Palo Alto seniors and families struggling with the high cost of living in Palo Alto.”
  • Accomplishments: “I’ve served as a city commissioner and spent years working in our local housing, transportation, and climate change nonprofits working with city governments to improve their public policy.”
  • www.katiecauseyforcouncil.com

Henry Etzkowitz

  • No designation.
  • Housing: “Led successful pushback on Oak Creek Apartments rent increases after a 2022 Stanford takeover. His housing-first, ecological restoration, community cohesion agenda prioritizes affordable development at sites with services.”
  • Senior Housing: “Rent cap, no increase after 15 years residency, one-quarter rent income limit; housing complexes with 100+ units, making 20% senior availability.”
  • Priorities: “Make a strong voice for seniors, renters, environmentalists, preservationists.”

Keith Reckdahl

  • No designation.
  • Housing: “I support new housing for all incomes, prioritizing affordable housing for essential workers by building denser in downtowns, El Camino Real, and Stanford Research Park.”
  • Priorities: “I’ll prioritize public safety, fully staff fire and police departments, maintain strict oversight, and support upgrades for reliable utilities and our leading climate protection plan.”
  • Infrastructure: “We need infrastructure improvements for better traffic, safer walking, and bike-friendly streets.”
  • www.keithforcouncil.com

Doria Summa

  • No designation.
  • Experience: “I am currently a planning and transportation commissioner and former commission chair. I have served on committees to improve city services.”
  • Priorities: “Provide affordable housing while preserving habitats, open spaces, parks, libraries and community services.”
  • Infrastructure: “We need to maintain our existing infrastructure and invest in improving safety.”
  • www.doriasumma.com

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