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Don Barr
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Human Relations Commission - December 11, 2025
Palo Alto food providers described rising demand and access gaps to the Human Relations Commission, which also elected Michelle Kraus as chair.
Human Relations Commission - February 18, 2025
Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission postponed a workplan vote for revisions and approved support for the annual community Ramadan iftar, 5-0.
Human Relations Commission - March 13, 2025
Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission added LifeMoves to a $941,735 human-services grant recommendation by reducing other proposed awards 5%.
Human Relations Commission - June 12, 2025
Palo Alto commissioners highlighted a family shelter gap before Homekey opens, formed a senior housing subcommittee and adopted support-request rules.
Human Relations Commission - April 9, 2026
Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission backed higher grants for La Comida and YWCA and heard an update on a youth mental-health review due in June.
Human Relations Commission - May 8, 2025
Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission voted 6-1 to recommend a CDBG plan while seeking review of a $120,000 WeeCare/Upwards allocation.
Human Relations Commission - January 9, 2025
Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission reviewed a draft traffic safety plan without taking a position and elected Mary Kate Stimmler as chair.
Human Relations Commission - October 16, 2025
Palo Alto utilities staff detailed bill assistance, rebates and planned electrification programs as commissioners heard affordability concerns.
Human Relations Commission - June 11, 2026
PATMA plans to expand mobility aid July 1 while Palo Alto commissioners discuss wildfire outreach and lower-income senior housing.