2026 Annual Community Survey is Open Citywide

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 is open citywide for all residents. Share feedback before September 30.

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Lecture: Find Your Medium

September 16, 2026

Lecture with Sculptor, installation artist, Cubberley Artist-in-Residence, and San José State University Professor of Spatial Art Shannon Wright.

Block Preparedness Coordinator Course

September 16, 2026

Become a preparedness resource for your block. Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of a BPC and how you can be a neighbor who helps other neighbors.

Architectural Review Board Meeting

September 17, 2026

Tune in to the Architectural Review Board Meeting held in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.

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Community Health & Wellbeing

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E-Bike Safety and Guidance

Information about e-bikes, safety and regulations. The City recommends e-bikes for adults only and that minors only use conventional bicycles.

Palo Alto Community Safety/Services Measure

Measure J - Palo Alto Community Safety/Services would increase the City’s sales tax by a ½ cent (0.50%), providing approximately $15.6M annually in revenue to invest in the community’s vision to create a vibrant, beloved, and adaptable destination that promotes learning, interconnectivity, joy and wellbeing where all cultures and generations belong at the Cubberley Community Center Campus.

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2026 Annual Community Survey is Open Citywide

Home

Pay Utilities Bill

Explore Job Opportunities

Register for Classes

Get a Library Card

Apply for Building Permits

View Agendas & Minutes

Experience Arts & Sciences

Find Open Space & Parks

What’s happening in Palo Alto?

Meetings & Events

Lecture: Find Your Medium

Block Preparedness Coordinator Course

Architectural Review Board Meeting

Hot Topics

Community Health & Wellbeing

E-Bike Safety and Guidance

Palo Alto Community Safety/Services Measure

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2026 Annual Community Survey is Open Citywide

National Preparedness Month

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