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Council approves proclamation for Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company after ethics objection from councilmember

East Palo Alto City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The East Palo Alto City Council approved a proclamation honoring the Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company’s 101st anniversary, 4–1, after a councilmember objected to factual claims in the document and raised ethics concerns about the mayor’s family ties to the company.

The East Palo Alto City Council voted to approve a proclamation recognizing the Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company’s 101 years of service, despite objections from one councilmember who called for revisions and questioned the mayor’s connection to the water company.

Councilmember Romero said he would not vote for the proclamation as written, objecting to several “whereas” clauses that he said overstated the company’s performance and noting his ethical concern that the mayor’s family has a long…

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