Enid Peason was the author of the Palo Alto Park Dedication Ordinance which dedicated all parks and open space to the public and as open space, and prevented the construction of buildings in these spaces without a vote of the public (includes the baylands!). Enid was on the Palo Alto City Council for 10 years, and started petitions to reduce council from 15 to 9 members, and to limit terms to four years.