City Council

The City Council are the legislative body of the City of East Palo Alto. The City Council represent the interest and aspirations of the entire community and is responsible for providing policy direction and developing the City’s priorities. The City Council selects and appoints the City Manager and the City Attorney. The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Office, responsible for day-to-day operations of the City to implement the City Council policies and priorities.  The City Attorney advises and represents the City and the City Council in all legal issues.

Meetings

• When: First and Third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.
• Where:
  East Palo Alto Government Center
  Council Chamber (1st Floor)
  2415 University Avenue 
  East Palo Alto, CA 94303
• Channel 29 (local television) at the time listed above

East Palo Alto City Council Chamber is ADA compliant. Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made by a person with a disability to the City Clerk's office no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.  Please contact the City Clerk's Office (650) 853-3127.

You can find a printable copy of the 2024 City Council meeting schedule here. The schedule is subject to change.

General Municipal Elections

The General Municipal Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, in even-numbered years.  Council terms are for four years.