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Greer Stone elected vice mayor after split council vote; nominees highlight differing experience
Summary
Council elected Greer Stone as vice mayor in a 4-3 vote following nominations of Stone and Keith Reykdal (Rechdahl). Candidates and supporters emphasized continuity, experience, and the vice mayor’s role in agenda planning.
Greer Stone was elected vice mayor of Palo Alto on Jan. 5, 2026, after council members cast electronic ballots in a close vote. The clerk announced ballot distribution, tabulated results and directed Stone to the podium to be sworn in by Mary Hughes.
Council member Liu nominated Stone, citing Stone’s vote totals in the 2024 election cycle and experience leading on housing, mental health and regional work. Council…
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