I WANT TO MAKE SURE that Palo Alto makes the right choices to ensure the quality of life that we all cherish. That is why I’m running for City Council now and asking for your support and help.

Palo Alto is at a critical junction in the path towards its future. We have a great quality of life in Palo Alto, including outstanding schools, neighborhoods, parks and open space. I am committed to preserving and protecting our community.

As the father of three children who’ve attended local schools with my oldest child just having left for college this year, I’ve been actively involved in our schools and believe that our schools are one of our great resources.

As an attorney and a Palo Alto resident, I have had extensive experience with land use issues, issues facing our local business community and issues that affect the day-to-day lives of the people in our community. As an attorney, I fully understand the legislative process—how to draft an ordinance and address the many legal issues that continually face our city. I love this community and am committed to preserving the wonderful quality of life that we have in Palo Alto.

Join the growing list of Palo Altans voting for me on November 3. Thank you for your support!

Yiaway Yeh, Council Member, City of Palo Alto
“Greg is a dynamic candidate with strong practical experience that will be an asset to the council. He is personable and knows how to build consensus. I would enjoy serving with him and expect that he would be a leader on the issues.”

Sid Espinosa, Council Member, City of Palo Alto
“Greg is a very impressive candidate. He has strong leadership skills, an excellent grasp of the issues and cares deeply about Palo Alto’s future.”

Gary Fazzino, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
“I admire Greg’s strong stance against the employment based business license tax that would have a very negative impact on small business.”

Yoriko Kishimoto, Council Member and Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
“Greg has a strong commitment to protecting our environment, building a sustainable future and advocating for open space and climate protection.”

Roger Smith, Founder, Friends of the Parks; Founder, Silicon Valley Bank
“Greg is smart, personable and exactly the type of candidate we want on the Palo Alto City Council.”

Greg Schmid, Council Member, City of Palo Alto
“Greg brings a wealth of practical experience to the council and a strong concern for our quality of life. He understands that the concerns of our neighborhoods are diverse and is sensitive to the fact that each neighborhood in Palo Alto has its own unique set of needs and priorities - and he respects that.”

Debbie Mytels, Associate Director, Acterra
“Greg understands the complexity of competing ‘green’ goals - and he’s standing up for the right of future generations to a healthy environment. His practical approach to solving land use challenges relies upon realistic analysis, rather than dogmatic ideologies.

Barbara Mitchell, Board President, Palo Alto Unified School District
“Greg will be a strong and analytical advocate for our schools and community. He will weigh the full range of impacts on policy decisions, whether it’s housing, the budget or High Speed Rail.”

Samir Tuma, Member, Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission
“Greg is smart, articulate and has the ability to quickly grasp complex matters. He understands a broad range of issues, including land use, school impacts and the tough budget challenges facing the city. Greg’s strong business acumen will be a much needed asset on city council.”

Mike Cobb, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
“Greg Scharff will be a great addition to the Palo Alto City Council. He is smart, thoughtful, decisive and has strong, positive positions on the issues of greatest importance to the future of our city. He will resist pressures for increased densification and a destructive High Speed Rail corridor; and will actively work for preservation of the services, amenities and qualities that have historically made Palo Alto a great city.”

Dana Tom, Board Member, Palo Alto Unified School District
“Greg will make thoughtful decisions that reflect our community values. He will be a strong advocate for our schools and our community.”

Edward Arnold, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
“Greg brings a fresh perspective, as well as energy and enthusiasm, which, combined with his strong understanding of the issues and clear thinking, will positively impact the quality of life in Palo Alto.”

Judy Kleinberg, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
“I have been very impressed with Greg. His energy, enthusiasm and grasp of the challenges facing Palo Alto will make him an outstanding choice for city council.”

Doug Moran, Neighborhood Activist
“Greg has demonstrated a reality-based approach to issues. He should be a strong advocate for residents and the quality of life issues - he has shown real commitment to understanding the details needed to make good decisions.”

Annette Glanckopf, Neighborhood Leader
“Greg will be a strong voice on city council for preserving the quality of life in our neighborhoods.”