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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
Smart Voter Nancy Shepherd

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Palo Alto

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Mayor, City of Palo Alto
  • Retired, Managerial Accountant
  • BA & MA International Relations SFSU
  • Council Finance, 2011-2013 Chair, 2012
  • Rail Committee, 2010-2012, Chair 2013
  • Infrastructure Committee member 2013
  • Fiber Committee 2013
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Manage growth by updating 1998 Comprehensive Plan and land use
  • Modernize Caltrain and Underground the Train
  • California Avenue Plan & Protect Independant Retail
Questions on Issues

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Key Endorsements
  • Anna Eshoo, US Congresswoman
  • Joe Simitian, Santa Clara Council Supervisor
  • Rich Gordon, Assemblyman
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Position Papers
Growth, 1998 Comprehensive Plan update, land use & zoning
Palo Alto is changing. Some areas of the City used to be undeveloped or simple one-story shops but today can be multiplex housing or office buildings. The Density Bonus Law, a state mandate, can supersize projects by adding 35% building size when affordable housing is included. To change this experience and find a better balance to development and growth, Palo Alto has to finish the update to the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, which expired in 2010.
Modernize Caltrain and trench the train
I think this is one of the most important projects of our future. Caltrain will modernize in 2019 and we need to be prepared. Both of Palo Alto's high schools are on the west side of the train tracks, and so is Stanford Hospital and Palo Alto Medical Foundation--while most Palo Altans live east of the tracks. If elected to a second term I will use my skills and influence to support this goal.
California Avenue Plan
I like to call California Avenue the real "Main Street" or "Downtown" for Palo Altans. The University Downtown is wonderful, but "Cal Ave" is eclectic, a bit sleepy and a place where I can always find a friend for a chat. I like it just the way it is--and hope that with the street and sidewalk improvements it never loses its small town character or appeal.
 
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Website: http://www.ReElectNancyShepherd.com
E-mail: nlshep@pacbell.net

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