Tag: fred tovar
Letter: Prioritize people instead of pay
I write to you today with heartfelt sincerity and a deep sense of duty.
At our recent City Council meeting on Monday, April 8, we...
Letter: A heartfelt salute to Rosso owners
In the heart of Gilroy and Morgan Hill, there exists a beacon of warmth, quality and community spirit—Rosso Furniture. For over four decades, this...
City Council rejects Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution
The Gilroy City Council on Feb. 26 rejected a proposed resolution calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire.
The council’s vote followed more than an hour of...
Gilroy unites to support Maui fire relief
The Gilroy community rallied Aug. 19 to support relief efforts in Maui, Hawaii following the wildfires that swept through the island.
Gilroy City Councilmember Fred...
Letter: Recognizing Cesar Chavez in Gilroy
In a historic vote on Monday, Nov. 7, I along with the Gilroy City Council unanimously approved a resolution to honor Cesar Chavez Day...
Local Democratic Party pulls support for Tovar
The Santa Clara County Democratic Party pulled its endorsement of Gilroy City Councilmember Fred Tovar, saying his policy positions are in “direct conflict” with...
Council split on new executive hiring
The Gilroy City Council was split on hiring a new community development director June 6 after some members questioned whether she would move closer...
Council revises flag-flying policy at City Hall
The Gilroy City Council approved a new flag-flying policy for City Hall on Feb. 7 that is intended to limit the amount of city...
Salvation Army donates toys, food to families
The Salvation Army of Gilroy needed a Christmas miracle for its annual holiday giving season after the rough year it had.
In September, one of...
Local Scene: Adopt a Family for Christmas, holiday concert benefit
Adopt a Family for Christmas
Gilroy City Councilmember Fred Tovar will host his third annual Santa Meet and Greet and Holiday Giveaway on Dec. 16...
