City Council Strategic Priorities 2025-2029
What should East Palo Alto focus on in the next four years?
Now is your chance to make a difference! The City is developing its 2025-2029 Strategic Priorities, and we need your input to help shape the future of East Palo Alto.
Why are strategic priorities important?
Strategic priorities guide the City's projects and programs, ensuring that resources are directed toward the most pressing and impactful community issues. They help city leaders make informed decisions, ensuring that policies, programs, and services effectively meet the needs of East Palo Alto community members.
Community Engagement and Next Steps
March Engagement
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The Community Workshop & City Council Goal-Setting Study Session took place on March 8, 2025 at City Council Chambers. During the event, residents, business owners, and community members shared their priorities, concerns, and ideas for the City’s future. Thank you to everyone who participated!
The City Council used the input gathered during the workshop and March 4 pop up workshops at the East Palo Alto Senior Center and Cardenas Market to guide its study session and develop a preliminary range of priorities for the next four years.
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The materials presented at the March 8 Community Workshop & City Council Goal-Setting Study Session can be found below:
April 22, 2025 – City Council Study Session on the Draft Strategic Plan
- City Council will review a first draft of the Strategic Plan, incorporating feedback from ongoing community engagement. The draft will be updated based on input from the City Council and the public.
April to June 2025 – Ongoing Community Engagement
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The City will provide multiple ways for residents to continue shaping the Strategic Plan, including:
✅ Workshops & public meetings to review and refine the draft plan
✅ Online surveys to collect community input
✅ Pop-up events to ensure accessibility for all residents
June 6, 2025 – Final City Council Adoption Hearing
- City Council will formally adopt the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan and integrate it into the City’s budget.
Your input matters! Let’s work together to build a stronger, more vibrant East Palo Alto.
Visit this page often for updates on the City’s strategic planning meetings, events, and to see how your feedback is shaping City priorities.
For more information about the Strategic Priorities and Work Plan, please contact:
Orly Amey, Assistant to the City Manager | oamey@cityofepa.org | 650-853-3199
