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Weekly summary for Palo Alto
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Palo Alto, the Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee held a meeting focused on local regulatory and planning issues affecting small businesses. Notably, the committee addressed updates related to the County Integrated Waste Management Plan, which has implications for Palo Alto businesses’ compliance and environmental practices. Key points from the week include: - Discussion on the composition limits for for-profit industry groups and business organizations involved in advisory roles. - Consideration of future agenda items relevant to small business interests in Palo Alto. - Ongoing review of county-level policies that impact the local business environment, including contract renewals and labor relations reports. What to watch: Future Palo Alto City Council or county committee meetings may further clarify small business support measures tied to environmental compliance and advisory group participation.

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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
5/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop's 2026-05-13 meeting centered on Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop. Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop: 13, 2026 Page 2 of 41 -- Any disclosa…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Held from March 24, 2026 (Item No. 14): Receive report from the Office of Chil…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
4/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-13 meeting centered on Public Comment and Reconvene into open session to occur no earlier than 4:00 p.m, with additional discussion on Pledge of Allegia…
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