Byline: Kristina Peterson
Oct. 2--Researchers presented results of bond measure focus groups on Monday night that showed a bleak future for library and public safety building bonds in Palo Alto -- unless a massive public education campaign is launched.
At Monday night's city council meeting, representatives from two voter research firms said 21 Palo Alto residents who participated in focus groups held Aug. 30 expressed overall skepticism about the city's need for $50 million each for a new public safety building and library improvements, including the renovation of Mitchell Park library.
"There was a significant level of distrust and cynicism about city ...