https://www.losaltoslarry.org/priorities daily 0.75 2024-12-12 https://www.losaltoslarry.org/priorities/change-and-progress monthly 0.5 2024-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1715454113450-6QOGQZS3SI5CV2FIZLWB/Apple_Garage.jpg Priorities - Change and Progress - Apple Garage Garages housing start-ups are part of the Silicon Valley mythos, and one of them is in Los Altos. It’s here that Steve Jobs, co‑founder of Apple Inc., grew up. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/priorities/safety-and-preparedness monthly 0.5 2024-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/010d2ebf-3bae-4c75-bdbb-144a3d223f74/Homestead_VTA_Safe_Streets.jpg Priorities - Safety and Preparedness - Homestead Safe Routes to School Homestead Road intersects with Foothill Expressway to connect four jurisdictions and three schools. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/priorities/infrastructure-and-environment monthly 0.5 2024-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1715457340858-JR669J8ISA3W82MKWVJU/StevensCreekReservoir.jpeg Priorities - Infrastructure and Environment - Stevens Creek Reservoir Los Altos water comes from local groundwater and reservoirs operated by Valley Water. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/priorities/community-and-belong monthly 0.5 2024-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1715462296832-5KP6GX4IA6G9PG4DOR70/HillviewDancing.jpeg Priorities - Community and Belonging - Summer Concert Series Grant Park and the Hillview Soccer Field become gathering places for community celebration. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news daily 0.75 2024-11-17 https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/latc-election-thumbs monthly 0.5 2024-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/fe52aa7d-da35-4c9a-b3b7-4470b64fecfa/latc-logo-removebg.png News and Notes - Election’s over, and we’re all thumbs - Thumbs up: To a newly constituted Los Altos City Council, with (presumably) Larry Lang aboard. Lang brings a great degree of thoughtfulness to the position, and he is sure to make informed decisions. Thumbs up: To the local candidates who won their seats based on the hard work of going door-to-door and actually meeting their potential constituents. Special shout-outs go to Lang… “Keeping the kids safe on the way to school … has to stay a priority every single day,” Lang said. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/latc-election-results monthly 0.5 2024-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/bbd4c985-a3e9-4da1-9750-97137a152342/WinnersWithEshoo.jpg News and Notes - Election results: Local returns favoring incumbents, with one Los Altos exception - The Los Altos City Council race had five candidates running for three seats on the five-seat council. Returns showed incumbents Sally Meadows (8,504 votes, 26.27%) and Mayor Jonathan Weinberg (7,644, 23.62%) ahead, followed by challenger Larry Lang (6,737, 20.81%). Challenger Ibrahim Bashir is in fourth (6,161, 19.03%), despite record campaign contributions totaling more than $75,000. Planning Commission chairman Eric Steinle has 3,323 (10.27%). “Keeping the kids safe on the way to school … has to stay a priority every single day,” Lang said. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/daily-post-newcomer-larry-lang monthly 0.5 2024-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/08c44981-240e-4268-8194-a16c1e1a2b5a/los-altos-city-hall.png News and Notes - Big spending candidate in Los Altos is losing - Los Altos appears to have elected…a newcomer, Larry Lang “Keeping the kids safe on the way to school … has to stay a priority every single day,” Lang said. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/oracle-los-altos-city-council-results monthly 0.5 2024-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/f959b400-71e1-48ad-98ae-0dd7f5bf61a4/IMG_7086-1-1200x863.jpg News and Notes - Meadows, Weinberg, Lang win Los Altos City Council election - Make it stand out Incumbents Sally Meadows and Jonathan Weinberg, along with newcomer Larry Lang, have secured seats on the Los Altos City Council following the Nov. 5 election. Mountain View High School Oracle coverage By Carter Nishi https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/avoiding-district-polarization monthly 0.5 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/38e9eac4-ec32-428b-b3e1-2d68244b7a38/los_altos_final_map_f2a.jpg News and Notes - Avoiding district polarization? - With district elections, council can avoid neighborhood polarization by continuing to rotate the mayorship, holding office hours in different districts, and embracing constituent services citywide. If state law were changed, rank-choice voting could foster citywide collaboration and better empower minorities while encouraging at-large thinking across Los Altos. Los Altos Town Crier coverage of the nominee answers. Message from Larry about the new districts. Google map of the new district boundaries. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/school-zone-safety monthly 0.5 2024-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/c9dfe80a-7f0c-4450-9c54-23eb598e94dc/school-zone-crossing-sign-with-people-2023-11-27-04-58-15-utc.jpg News and Notes - Pedestrian safety near schools? - As a city council member, I’ll prioritize school zone safety by managing speeds, improving signage, adding raised crosswalks and expanding Safe Routes to School. I’ll focus on community education and traffic enforcement, including promoting safe mobile phone use by drivers, to protect students and families on our streets. Los Altos Town Crier coverage of the nominee answers. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/gun-sense-candidate monthly 0.5 2024-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/9cd37471-bf24-4e8e-8f10-49f07dd190be/MomsGunViolence-removebg.png News and Notes - 2024 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate - Make it stand out On average, more than 110 Americans are shot and killed every day — and twice that many are wounded. Gun violence affects every community: 58 percent of American adults report they, or someone they care for, have experienced gun violence in their lifetime. That’s why we must address gun violence in all its forms. Proud to be awarded the 2024 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/latc-qanda monthly 0.5 2024-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/7b1fd46b-cfcc-4e61-953e-afa672dd5473/q-a-word-on-wooden-block-on-computer-keyboard-2023-11-27-05-28-28-utc.jpg News and Notes - Q&A: Environment, democracy, and women’s rights What environmental initiative will you vigorously support and pledge to accomplish in the next two years? Climate change is real, and electrification is a key response. Though court rulings have limited mandates, we can create incentives and streamline adoption. Los Altos can lead by innovating solutions others can follow, while ensuring green policies consider the needs of older neighbors on fixed incomes. What are some practical steps the city council and city management can take to strengthen democracy? City council and city management can strengthen democracy by prioritizing transparency, promoting public participation (e.g., special meetings about districting), ensuring accountability through ethics policies and audits, improving civic education, fostering diverse representation, and leveraging technology for citizen engagement and communication. These steps build trust and encourage active involvement. How will you promote career paths for women at City Hall to ensure equal opportunity for advancing to leadership positions? Start with recruiting, ensuring women are part of diverse candidate sets. Clarify each employee’s goals and advancement through direct manager and mentor communications (avoid unspoken assumptions). Promote flexible work-life balance, celebrating family (positive for everyone). Support helping women after career breaks to bring back their valuable experience into the workforce. Los Altos Town Crier coverage of the nominee answers. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/oracle-los-altos-city-council monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/0620b2a1-f2a7-4cc7-84bc-8be1d9315684/IMG_0921-Enhanced-NR-1-1200x581.jpg News and Notes - Meet the candidates: Los Altos City Council Candidates Forum - Make it stand out Click to review the report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/a1212d52-1552-4814-bb4c-88f216c47995/final-oracle-header.png News and Notes - Meet the candidates: Los Altos City Council Candidates Forum - Make it stand out Four of the five candidates running for three city council seats this fall shared their priorities and qualifications at a forum on Sept. 25. By Ava Li. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/daily-post-interview monthly 0.5 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/a0f73641-8edf-488a-bb85-fd294995ac49/cropped-website_homebanner.DailyPost.jpg News and Notes - Lang’s plan: no costly litigation - “We're not Sparta” “Keeping the kids safe on the way to school … has to stay a priority every single day,” Lang said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/9b6515c1-87a0-4ce0-8ddf-8be7fb42e1cc/PADP_Lang_2.png News and Notes - Lang’s plan: no costly litigation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/830ada80-e05d-4849-a7c8-fc6b53b9d28f/PADP_Lang_1.png News and Notes - Lang’s plan: no costly litigation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/lwvlamv-candidate-forum monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/56a1a363-9620-42c4-9d03-b69bb7bdc088/LWVLAMV_rgb_291423362.png News and Notes - LWV Los Altos City Council Candidate Forum 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/daily-post-candidates-forum monthly 0.5 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/6de3a4d0-cd95-4491-b900-c68ee14d19a1/election-2024-logo-678x381.png News and Notes - Los Altos candidates square off over police station and other issues - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/a0f73641-8edf-488a-bb85-fd294995ac49/cropped-website_homebanner.DailyPost.jpg News and Notes - Los Altos candidates square off over police station and other issues - “Keeping the kids safe on the way to school…has to stay a priority every single day,” Lang said. “Keeping the kids safe on the way to school … has to stay a priority every single day,” Lang said. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/scc-voters-guide-children monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1728072435626-0KKOZOE1K6CQXSFXZR0A/ChooseChildrenLogo.png News and Notes - Santa Clara County Voter’s Guide on Children’s Issues - Choose Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1728072642102-J39WH84J1FMX89X5I1XE/KidsInCommonLogo-removebg-preview.png News and Notes - Santa Clara County Voter’s Guide on Children’s Issues - Kids in Common https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1728072642173-LNAT9U4P862141P0XMS7/StrongStartLogo-removebg-preview.png News and Notes - Santa Clara County Voter’s Guide on Children’s Issues - SCCOE Strong Start https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/7ff04925-93e1-470a-9f11-6768be1c797b/VotersGuideChildren.png News and Notes - Santa Clara County Voter’s Guide on Children’s Issues - Make it stand out Even though they do not vote, over 415,000 children living in Santa Clara County deserve elected officials who understand how funding and policy decisions impact their lives. Too often, children are lost in a long list of priorities. However, decisions made today about investing in children’s safety, health, education and economic security have long-term effects on our community’s future. Our community’s and our nation’s current and future prosperity will be decided by our elected officials. This is why we, the voters, have an obligation to speak for children at the ballot box and why Choose Children, Strong Start of Santa Clara County and Kids in Common came together to create this Voter’s Guide on Children’s Issues. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/lacc-candidates-forum monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/641d7bf4-0860-4ff2-8c3f-799b522b5552/croppedLACC-Logo.png News and Notes - LACC Los Altos City Council Candidates Forum 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/environmental-objectives monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/b525c65a-ce6b-453a-839d-6d3626aaa3ea/solar-energy-2023-11-27-04-54-33-utc.jpg News and Notes - Environmental objectives? - Climate change is real, and electrification is a key response. Though court rulings have limited mandates, we can create incentives and streamline adoption. Los Altos can lead by innovating solutions others can follow, while ensuring green policies consider the needs of older neighbors on fixed incomes. Los Altos Town Crier coverage of the nominee answers. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/lar-meet-the-candidates monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/8be2c47e-c378-4a13-a010-f1b350c6b9c2/LARlogo-removebg.png News and Notes - LAR Meet the Candidates 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/talon-los-altos-city-council monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/cf2280a2-732c-480f-9811-0a1eeaaa404a/talon.png News and Notes - Meet the members running for Los Altos City Council - Make it stand out A brief rundown of each candidate’s background and campaign, compiled by Shannon Chiang. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/f72c138b-a570-405e-bbdb-20f85ec9a2e9/Candidates-forum-1-1200x327.png News and Notes - Meet the members running for Los Altos City Council - Make it stand out Click to review the summaries. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/parking-plazas monthly 0.5 2024-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1726682311120-WS7TYBTFXXDOTZNN3UK0/AERIAL-VIEW-OF-CITY-3D-MODEL.jpg News and Notes - Parking plazas? - The priority is housing, meeting Housing Element commitments and maximizing affordable units. The city should negotiate replacement for existing parking and additions for new residents. Park-in-lieu funds can be used to create a community space while adding parking. The theater project still awaits a financial feasibility study. Los Altos Town Crier coverage of the nominee answers. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/priorities-for-los-altos monthly 0.5 2024-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1ace451d-15eb-4fb3-8574-2bd2254e8712/dartboard-business-success-concept-2023-11-27-05-17-24-utc.jpg News and Notes - Priorities for Los Altos? - As a candidate for the Los Altos City Council, my priorities focus on achieving a balance between progress and preserving our heritage. I am committed to improving safety and resilience, maintaining essential infrastructure and fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Environmental sustainability and public engagement are key to my vision. Los Altos Town Crier coverage of the nominee answers. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/wireless-lawsuits monthly 0.5 2024-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/1722980406656-O3D6JQLX650YXTF2KSI2/mobileantenna.jpg News and Notes - Wireless suits cost Los Altos $1.6 million - …a costly legal battle the city was destined to lose “Already residents are noticing the yard signs and newspaper ads, I’m getting all sorts of feedback, ranging from encouraging to challenging, as it should be. It’s an honor to be running in what might be the last at-large election for Los Altos.” https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/candidates-emerge monthly 0.5 2024-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/f0f493fa-2e48-42b7-88c5-d0d2a0662548/electionflag2024small.png News and Notes - Local council candidates emerge - …as filing period gets underway for Nov. 5 “Already residents are noticing the yard signs and newspaper ads, I’m getting all sorts of feedback, ranging from encouraging to challenging, as it should be. It’s an honor to be running in what might be the last at-large election for Los Altos.” https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/another-runner monthly 0.5 2024-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/256e01d6-8a21-4795-84ce-d26cf1df2c5b/LATCKickoff.jpg News and Notes - We’ve Got Another Runner - Lang announces bid for Los Altos City Council Los Altos Town Crier coverage of the Campaign Kickoff. https://www.losaltoslarry.org/news/mayors-endorse monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6630139a71bf9d382ebc542c/cefc9325-aa19-4597-85ce-54594326e057/King+at+Kickoff+small.jpeg News and Notes - Alliance of Past Mayors Endorsement - King Lear spoke at the Campaign Kickoff on June 6 Lear announced that he and seven other former Los Altos mayors endorse Larry Lang for City Council. These are his remarks. 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