My house rep has been in office for over 30 years. And my city doesn't directly elect the mayor.
Such is life in Palo Alto.
Such is life in Palo Alto.
It appears that Palo Alto has elections for city council every 4 years.
Here's an election guide:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-Clerk/Munici...
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-Clerk/Munici...