Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

""Before any single city council makes irreversible decisions about these irreplaceable assets, residents deserve a vote," said JoAnne Estill, a resident who belongs to the group ForLosAltos, which is trying to put the issue on the ballot."

""This initiative gives City Council a clear path: adopt the ordinance now or let the voters decide," said resident and ForLosAltos volunteer Cindy Andrews. "We are not opposed to thoughtful change. We are asking that the public have a meaningful say before public land is permanently altered.""

A group of Los Altos residents and businesses has initiated a ballot measure to prevent the City Council from altering eight downtown parking plazas without voter approval. The initiative aims to ensure residents have a say in decisions regarding these assets. The City Council plans to develop a multi-story parking structure and a performing arts center. ForLosAltos intends to gather 3,000 signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2026 ballot. The Council can also choose to adopt the proposal without an election.

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