Community Task Force

Diane Downend, diane@edenbridgehomes.com

In response to the tragic events our community has experienced the City of Palo Alto, with its many partners, has taken an active role in developing short term and long term plans to address this crisis. On September 3, 2009 the City organized a multidisciplinary group of individuals to begin the dialogue of what is being done and what needs to be done to support youth and teens and prevent further tragedies.

• The Community Task Force leadership team is comprised of
• PAUSD - Carol Zepecki (Co-Chair)
• City Recreation - Rob de Geus (Co Chair)
• PAUSD - Wes Cedros
• PAUSD - Linda Lenoir
• Adolescent Counseling Services - Dr. Philippe Rey
• Lucile Packard CH - Dr. Wren
• Kara - Cyndy Ainsworth
• Parent Representative - Pat Markevitch
• Teen Representative - Palo Alto Youth Council
• PTA Council - Terry Godfrey
• Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Becky Beacom
• City Police - Ken Dueker

The Task Force has developed a website to help keep the community informed of their efforts and programs, all falling under the title of “Project Safety Net”. The website is www.cityofpaloalto.org/safetynet.