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Palo Alto council adopts resolutions honoring Lydia Ku, Greg Tanaka and outgoing mayor Greer Stone
Summary
The Palo Alto City Council on Jan. 6 adopted resolutions thanking outgoing council members Lydia Ku and Greg Tanaka and commended Greer Stone for his year as mayor; each resolution passed unanimously.
The Palo Alto City Council adopted three separate resolutions on Jan. 6 expressing appreciation for outgoing members Lydia Ku and Greg Tanaka, and for Greer Stone’s service as mayor in 2024. Each resolution passed on unanimous votes.
Why it matters: Resolutions of appreciation formally record the council’s recognition of individual public service and create a public record of contributions and committee work during each official’s tenure.
Councilmember Lydia Ku was honored for eight years of service, including her roles as vice mayor in 2022 and mayor in 2023, and for representing the city on regional bodies and local advisory committees. The resolution cited her advocacy on aviation noise and pollution, support for small-business protection, and her role in community cultural events and accessibility in parks.
A separate resolution recognized Greg Lynn Tanaka for his contributions since his 2016 election, including his work with local business groups, downtown and California Avenue improvements and committee leadership on finance and policy. The proclamation noted Tanaka’s emphasis on data-driven decision-making and fiscal responsibility.
The council also adopted a resolution commending Greer Stone for his leadership as mayor in 2024. The resolution cited Stone’s work on youth mental-health initiatives, the Green Transition Summit and efforts to convene dialogue across sharply divided community views.
Each honoree offered brief remarks. Lydia Ku thanked colleagues and residents for their support and said the experience had been “transformational.” Greg Tanaka reflected on his office hours and urged continued accessibility by elected officials. Greer Stone thanked the council and described his hope the body would pursue disciplined priorities and improved communication.
Motions to adopt each resolution were moved and seconded on the floor and carried unanimously. The council took separate votes for each resolution as required by the clerk.
The council recessed after the recognitions and moved to a reception for members, staff and attendees.
