East Palo Alto's historically Black and Latino community faces intense gentrification pressure from adjacent Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Anti-displacement policy is the central campaign issue, and grassroots organizing remains the most effective campaign strategy. East Palo Alto has approximately 30,000 residents and 12,000 registered voters across San Mateo County. Local seats on the ballot include East Palo Alto City Council (5 members), Ravenswood City School District, Sequoia Union High School District. Issues driving East Palo Alto campaigns: Anti-displacement and gentrification; Environmental justice; Youth programs and safety. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for East Palo Alto candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the San Mateo County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21