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Most-endorsed for Palo Alto City Council by 5 Palo Alto voter guides: Vicki Veenker (5), Bryna Chang (2), Ed Lauing (2), Yu "Yudy" Deng (2), as of October 7, 2026.

Vicki Veenker, Bryna Chang, Ed Lauing

5 guides

Vicki Veenker5 guides

Reasons

  • “Despite our reservations about the incumbents’ past performance, the combination of Chang’s fiery advocacy for neighborhood safety, Lauing’s steady hand and Veenker’s experience offers the most capable leadership for our city’s future.”

    Palo Alto Daily Post · Source

Bryna Chang2 guides

Reasons

  • “Chang brings a refreshing, urgent focus to neighborhood safety, sparked by her firsthand experience watching dangerous near-misses during traffic duty at Hoover Elementary.”

    Palo Alto Daily Post · Source

Ed Lauing2 guides

Reasons

  • “Despite our reservations about the incumbents’ past performance, the combination of Chang’s fiery advocacy for neighborhood safety, Lauing’s steady hand and Veenker’s experience offers the most capable leadership for our city’s future.”

    Palo Alto Daily Post · Source

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