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Palo Alto council interviews candidates for HRC, UAC and PTC; mental health, AI and housing surface as priorities
Summary
Council interviewed candidates for the Human Relations Commission, Utilities Advisory Commission and Planning & Transportation Commission on March 23, where applicants emphasized youth mental health, equitable electrification, AI impacts and infill housing solutions.
Palo Alto — After adopting an ordinance tied to the U.N.’s CEDAW principles, the council on March 23 conducted interviews of applicants for the Human Relations Commission (HRC), Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) and Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC).
The HRC candidates highlighted mental health, homelessness and cross-community engagement. Ellen Bobb (HRC applicant) pointed to mediation experience and local service programs, saying the HRC’s forthcoming five-part work plan should address mental health, community safety and housing. Rona Hu, a Stanford…
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