New mayor touts recent city achievements, lists goals Written by Neysa Fligor
Neysa Fligor was sworn in as Los Altos mayor for 2020-2021 Dec. 8. Following are edited remarks made at the city council meeting.
Let me start by expressing my sincere gratitude to all of you. Thank you so much for being here with us virtually to share in this celebration. I know these are challenging times for our community as a whole and for many of you individually, so your presence here this evening is even more special.
Thank you to Supervisor Joe Simitian for swearing me in. As everyone knows, Supervisor Simitian is a big supporter of our community and Los Altos, and on a personal level, he has been a sounding board. Thank you to Assemblymember Marc Berman and State Sen. Josh Becker for being here this evening and their kind words. I look forward to working with you both.
Neysa Fligor blazes a trail as Los Altos’ first Black mayor
Courtesy of the city of Los Altos
Neysa Fligor, surrounded by her family, is sworn in as the new mayor of Los Altos by Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian.
Back in 2016, Jeannie Bruins remembered passing Neysa Fligor on the campaign trail. They were both running for Los Altos City Council – Bruins to keep her seat, Fligor for the first time. And though they were technically rivals, Bruins couldn’t deny gravitating toward Fligor and even vouching for her candidacy.
“When you’re out there on the campaign trail, it’s all about ‘me.’ You’re the competition,” Bruins said. “But every time she and I would pass each other, I’d be like, ‘Neysa, I can’t help myself.’”
Written by Town Crier Staff Report
The year 2020 has prompted change on a large scale as local residents and the community adapt in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The year was also marked by nationwide protests against racism. In response, the Town Crier is switching things up with regard to its annual Los Altans of the Year honor.
In the past, the Town Crier has honored older recipients, most with a long history of philanthropy. This year, the paper turns the spotlight on a younger demographic: youth who have stepped up to help out during the pandemic.
The staff is honoring five such recipients among the many deserving of the award. They are: Kenan Moos and Kiyoshi Taylor for their efforts in the area of racial justice; Riley Simonsen and Kelly Lam for highlighting the importance of teens’ mental health; and Angelina Lue for organizing a wide-ranging