- Occupation: Small business owner, consultant
 - Planning & Transportation Commission, 8 years, chair 2 years
 - Director, Palo Alto History Museum
 - Co-chair, South of Forest Working Group
 - Board, Woman's Club
 - Board, University South Neighborhood Association
 - BA, Graphic Arts, University of Arkansas
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- LAND USE: Whether it's High Speed Rail, housing developments, parking problems, or questionable public benefits of PC zoning, Land Use is a top priori
 - ECONOMIC DOLLARS AND SENSE: Citizens and our City government are facing tough economic times. We can't have a business as usual approach to the City's
 - PUBLIC TRUST: As people who love, respect and value Palo Alto, we must recognize there is sagging satisfaction with the City according to the Level of
  
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The the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Karen C. Holman
 
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- Sierra Club
 - California League of Conservation Voters
 - Santa Clara County Democratic Party
  
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