Palo Alto City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Yu "Yudy" Deng

Candidate for City Council

8 candidates · 3 seats8 sourced positions

Yu "Yudy" Deng is running for Palo Alto City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Vote-by-mail ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Member of the Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission since 2024. She has worked in investment relations for a real estate platform and served as PTA president at Ohlone Elementary School.

Endorsed by: Council members George Lu and Julie Lythcott-Haims; District Attorney Jeff Rosen; State Treasurer Fiona Ma; state Sen. Josh Becker; Assemblymembers Marc Berman, Patrick Ahrens, Alex Lee and Ash Kalra; Supervisors Margaret Abe-Koga, Susan Ellenberg, Otto Lee and Betty Duong; the Santa Clara County Democratic Party; Palo Alto Professional Firefighters Local 1319. Yudy Deng campaign site
Campaign website: www.yudy4paloalto.com

The Santa Clara County Democratic Party endorsed Yudy Deng and Vicki Veenker for the council. Palo Alto Daily Post · Sep 15, 2026

Where Yu "Yudy" Deng stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

Said the city should be more proactive about encouraging housing, particularly in commercial areas, speed up permitting and focus larger developments in transit-friendly areas.
“Planning housing is not the same as actually producing housing”
Forum answerPalo Alto Online (Chamber of Commerce forum, Sept. 15) · Sep 16, 2026

Public safety2 sourced positions

as reported by Palo Alto Online from the Sept. 15 Chamber of Commerce forum; not a direct quote
Supports automated license plate reader cameras with proper safeguards.
Forum answerPalo Alto Online (Chamber of Commerce forum, Sept. 15) · Sep 16, 2026
Spoke in favor of automated license plate reader cameras during public comment at the June 1, 2026 council meeting.
“I believe the right path forward is thoughtful deployment with strong safeguards, transparency and regular reviews”
Own statementPalo Alto Online · Jun 23, 2026

Cubberley1 sourced position

as reported by Palo Alto Online
Has donated to the Measure J campaign, according to campaign filings reported by Palo Alto Online.
Own statementPalo Alto Online · Sep 24, 2026

Business1 sourced position

Proposes guaranteed deadlines for permits, including a decision within 30 days for common permits.
“30-Day Decision guarantee for common permits.”
Own statementYudy Deng campaign site

City Hall1 sourced position

Said council members are not effectively monitoring City Manager Ed Shikada.
“Council members should decide the trend of the city, not the city manager”
Own statementPalo Alto Daily Post · Sep 29, 2026

Parks2 sourced positions

As parks commissioner, voted to recommend that the council proceed with replacing the synthetic turf at El Camino Park, consistent with a city turf study (passed 4-1, Oct. 2025).
Commission voteParks and Recreation Commission summary minutes · Oct 28, 2025
As parks commissioner, voted to recommend that the city not add pickleball courts, including by converting more tennis courts at Mitchell Park (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Commission voteParks and Recreation Commission summary minutes · May 26, 2026

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