Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are facing public criticism over allegations of operating an unlicensed school from their Palo Alto residence.
According to foreign media reports, the couple established a private learning institution within their family compound around 2021, enrolling approximately 30 students. However, the school reportedly did not receive an official operating license until 2022, raising questions about compliance with local education regulations.
Neighbors in the Palo Alto area filed multiple complaints citing noise disturbances, construction activities, private security presence, and traffic and parking issues, claiming that the city administration was offering the billionaire family preferential treatment.
In one email shared with local officials, a resident expressed frustration, stating, “It’s shocking that the city appears to be accommodating a billionaire family while keeping the rest of the neighborhood in the dark.”
A spokesperson for the Zuckerberg family clarified that the school was not shut down but had since been relocated to another site.
Meanwhile, Megan Horrigan Taylor, spokesperson for the City of Palo Alto, denied accusations of favoritism, emphasizing that “no special privileges have been granted” and that all zoning, building, and safety regulations apply equally to every resident.
The incident has sparked a broader debate on wealth privilege, education regulation, and community fairness in Silicon Valley’s elite neighborhoods.
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