Tag: Marie Blankley
Mayor’s Update: Virtual public commenting dilutes Gilroy’s voices
City council meetings are the heart of local government. They are officially noticed by the City with a published agenda to ensure that everyone...
Mayor’s Update: The ‘Builder’s Remedy’
With 40% of jurisdictions in California pending State approval as of June 30 on how well their local housing policies and programs comply with...
Mayor’s Update: On the Housing Element
As a lifelong resident of Gilroy (since 1964!) whose family comes from farming throughout Santa Clara County, I’ve lived through the change of our...
Blankley seeks to keep mayor’s seat in 2024
Gilroy Mayor Marie Blankley got an early start on the 2024 election, announcing July 20 that she will seek to retain her seat next...
Mayor’s Update: Gilroy’s next two years
In June the City Council approved our financial budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. For the next two years this budget drives the...
Local Scene: Discuss city ordinances; art grant workshop
City ordinances to be discussed
The public is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley for Conversation and Coffee on May 6 at 9:30am in Council...
Gilroy’s new mayor for the day
As the mayor of Gilroy, Gio La Corte said he wanted to get the city’s crumbling roads back into shape, citing repaving Monterey Road...
Mayor Marie Blankley: State of the City 2023
Hello Gilroy! I hope this information entices you to attend the 2023 State of the City address on April 1. There’s a lot going...
Local Scene: Coffee with the mayor; Santa Clara Farm Bureau scholarships
Mayor, city administrator to discuss council priorities
The public is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley for Conversation and Coffee on Feb. 4 at 9:30am...
Mayor Marie Blankley: A look into 2023
And just like that, it’s 2023! Halfway through my first mayoral term, it is my pleasure to share with you all that we’ve accomplished...
