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Palo Alto school board will attempt to renew parcel tax in May

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Source: Palo Alto Online

Published November 12, 2026

The Palo Alto Board of Education wants to place a new parcel tax on the May 2027 ballot, a move that would help ensure the district has ample time to gauge support for tax and provide public outreach, as the district struggles to balance its budget.

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