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Pat Burt

@PatBurtPA

Vice-Mayor, City of Palo Alto at http://[email protected]

Joined January 2017
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Guest Opinion: A better way to save vital city services paloaltoonline.com/news/2020…
Guest Opinion: A better way to save vital city services

Guest Opinion: A better way to save vital city services

The COVID emergency is forcing our city government to face the most difficult challenges it has encountered in decades. Valued services that define our community are proposed to be cut severely.

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Things I want AI to do for me: - Cook meals - Dishes - Laundry - Cleaning - Scoop cat poop - Take out trash - Pull weeds - Shop for groceries Things I don't want AI to do for me: - Journalism
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Our goal is to accelerate sustainable mobility. With @apcoa_de and @tierscooters, this is the start of a budding partnership that will transform parking garages in Germany and across Europe. We're ready for the parking revolution–are you?⚡ #micromobility #infrastructure #parking

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This one chart is the single most powerful thing to show people in your life.
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Choosing a bike over a car just once a day can make a big difference. (via @business) trib.al/1sDYuIX
Switching From Cars to Bikes Cuts Commuting Emissions by 67%

Switching From Cars to Bikes Cuts Commuting Emissions by 67%

Travel emissions would fall significantly even if only a small percentage of citizens chose two wheels over four.

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We can do this. Swapping facemasks could save lives. Here's how to upgrade. salon.com/2021/01/31/swappin…
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Goodbye Donald Trump youtu.be/DZqu8ojifhU via @YouTube
This wasn’t just the inaugural poem, it was the real inaugural address, surpassing even Robert Frost’s poem at JFK’s inauguration. Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman delivers a poem at Joe Biden's inauguration youtu.be/Jp9pyMqnBzk via @YouTube
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ICYMI: #AmandaGorman’s poem ‘The Hill We Climb’ in full.
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There is a self interest reason why Trump might yet resign. He could strike a deal for a pardon from Pence in exchange for his resignation which is along the lines of what Ford did for Nixon. chicagotribune.com/opinion/e…
Editorial: Concede or resign, President Trump

Editorial: Concede or resign, President Trump

Jan. 6, 2021, should have been another proud day for American democracy, with Congress formally ratifying the results of a free and fair election, signaling the peaceful transition of power and...

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When the greatest living civil rights leader talks, we should listen. fb.watch/1wLtbi3wdA/
California Democratic Renters Council

California Democratic Renters Council

Dolores Huerta addresses California’s housing crisis and specifically how it looks like in Central Valley’s rural communities and why Yes on Prop 21 is critical in going to the root of the problem....

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Many thanks to my endorsers, and organizations such as @SierraClub and @LCVoters and all three local newspapers. I'm committed to making #PaloAlto a better city for all.
In these times, local elections matter more than ever. I appreciate the strong endorsements of the @SierraClub, @paloaltoweekly, The Daily Post, and @mercnews.
Thanks for voting and caring about the importance of city government on our daily lives. And I appreciate the strong endorsements of the @paloaltoweekly, The Daily Post, @mercnews, and the @SierraClub. Visit patburt.org for more.
Pat Burt for City Council 2024

Pat Burt for City Council 2024

Experience · Vision · Results I'm running to continue to serve you on the Palo Alto City Council. We need capable and committed representatives who deliver results over rhetoric and are focused on...

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Grateful for the support of @SierraClubLP and Santa Clara @LCVoters. Protecting our natural environment has always been one of my priorities, and I hope to continue assisting Palo Alto as an influential leader in addressing climate change, recycling, and preparing for resilience.
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Live in #CityofPaloAlto and need COVID Testing? The more we wear masks, maintain distancing, and follow safety practices, the more we can be open and healthy. See here for testing info: sccgov.org/sites/covid19/Pag…
Thanks to California State Senator Jerry Hill for his support of my campaign for #PaloAlto City Council. View his full endorsement below, and don't forget to cast your ballot for my return on November 3rd! youtu.be/HEUiGd8SO0Q
CA State Senator Jerry Hill endorses Pat Burt for Palo Alto City Council 2020

CA State Senator Jerry Hill endorses Pat Burt for Palo Alto City Council 2020

Pat Burt is bring his unique experience, vision and history of resu...

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“Burt not only has conviction on the topic of emissions reductions, he has the most knowledge and the most well thought-out policies.”  Thanks Sherry Listgarten & @paloaltoweekly for this overview of City Council candidates’ grasp of environmental issues. paloaltoonline.com/blogs/p/2…
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I'm proud to be one of only two #PaloAlto City Council candidates, along with Ed Lauing, who are endorsed by ALL three local papers: @mercnews, @paloaltoweekly, and The Daily Post. View the full articles backing my candidacy and my other endorsements here: patburt.org/endorse
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