Recent Endorsements
Palo Alto Weekly 
San Jose Mercury News Dear Palo Alto Neighbor
Preserving Palo Alto’s quality of life while meeting our many challenges is about more than making policy decisions. It is also about building community through strong and effective leadership. My business experience combined with many years of community leadership for our schools and non-profits have given me the skills and long-term relationships to bring people of diverse opinions together. I am the only candidate who is directly involved with the schools and can facilitate vital communication between the city and the school district as we face large planning decisions for facilities and infrastructure. I have been continuously engaged in civic and school volunteer/leadership positions for over 15 years in Palo Alto and have established strong relationships and reputation across the community. I did not just surface for the campaign, nor did I take a leave of absence from community service. And I am the only candidate whose family has a long track record of volunteer service in our community. Working together, we will solve our city’s many challenges, including land use, infrastructure, increased revenue, sustainable growth and improvements to city services. I pledge to provide responsible, innovative, consensus- building leadership that city and regional challenges require. I care deeply about Palo Alto and our quality of life and respectfully seek your vote. Read about Dan Dykwel » Palo Alto is an amazing place– Verdant parks and tree-lined streets – sidewalk cafés and open-air markets – children on bicycles and in May Fete Parades – Gamble Gardens and walking tours – Avenidas bridge games and mah jong drop-ins – weekend tennis and soccer pick ups – classic movies and foreign films – Baylands moonlight runs and picnics at Foothills Park – downtown festivals and Stanford tailgate parties – the Palo Alto Black and White Ball... Palo Alto is a dynamic city of 62,000 residents actively engaged in schools, recreation, intellectual pursuits, friendly conversation and the political process. It is a convivial landscape where residents share 34 parks, 53 tennis courts, over 30 miles of bicycle lanes, 4000 acres of open space and wildlife preserves, and a lush canopy that shades its many neighborhoods. The cultural and academic offerings of world-renowned Stanford University and state-wide reputation for excellence of its public schools add immeasurably to the intellectual life of Palo Alto. It is a community that pulls together to bring creative solutions to its challenges and cares passionately about the environment. 
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What they Say About Dan
“Dan knows Palo Alto—its neighborhoods and its schools—in his professional and civic roles and as a long-time Palo Alto resident. He cares about our city and has a strong commitment to its economic vitality. Dan understands the relationship between a vibrant community and a deeper investment in our schools. He will champion greater collaboration among the city, the school district, and key segments of our community.”
Upcoming 2007 Events
- Palo Alto Library Foundation —
October 23 at 7pm
Mitchell Park Community Center
All are welcome - Election Night Party —
City Council and School Board candidates
November 6 at 8pm
Garden Court Hotel
RSVP Dan@DanforCityCouncil.com