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Formerly a nine-member body until Measure D was enacted in 2019, the Palo Alto City Council consists of seven members who serve the city at large rather than representing a geographic district. The councilmembers serve four-year terms; annually, they select that year’s mayor and vice mayor. Council races are held in the general election, which is held in November in even-numbered years.