The Issues Facing Us

My Top Issues

It's About Land Use

Whether it's High Speed Rail, Stanford Medical Center plans, dense housing developments, parking problems, the questionable public benefits of PC zoning changes, Land Use is a top priority. I've served on the Planning Commission for the last eight years, and will dutifully apply my considerable land use expertise to the many issues and projects facing our city.

Making Economic Dollars and Sense

Let's face it, citizens and our City government are going through tough economic times. We can't have a business as usual approach when it comes to the City's budget, bureaucracy, services, and aging infrastructure. I will analyze proposals with a fiscal-impact lens that illuminates need, waste, duplication, alternatives, and creative citizen solutions.

Honoring the Public Trust

As people who love, respect and value Palo Alto, we must recognize there is sagging satisfaction with the City according to the Level of Service survey and community comments. It's time to reconnect with the people who actually pay the freight for this city... who are most impacted by governmental decisions... who are so busy raising families and working that they don't always have the time to weigh in on issues. We must respect the citizens of Palo Alto by restoring the public trust.

Concerned about an issue?

Is there a particular issue you're concerned about?

Send Karen a message at contact@KarenHolman.org.