Tag: Marie Blankley
Committee gives ideas on tackling homelessness
A committee tasked with finding ways to address homelessness in Gilroy gave an update on its activities to the city council on April 19.
The...
Council majority declines local eviction moratorium
For the second time in a year, the Gilroy City Council rejected a local eviction moratorium, with the majority of members questioning the need...
Local Scene: Conversation with the mayor, public art project unveiled
Mayor hosting virtual conversation
Mayor Marie Blankley will host a virtual Conversation and Coffee on April 3 at 8:30am.
To join the meeting, visit rb.gy/x593yf with...
Council introduced to Hecker Pass proposals
The Gilroy City Council was introduced to two companies March 15 that are vying to develop Gilroy Gardens and the surrounding Hecker Pass property...
Streets deteriorating as roadwork costs rise
Gilroy’s current approach to funding roadwork is inadequate, and if more money isn’t spent now on fixing the streets, it will only become more...
Mayor Marie Blankley: State of the City 2021
Thank you for joining me for Gilroy’s 2021 State of the City address, and as we celebrate Gilroy’s 150th anniversary year.
I’m Mayor Marie Blankley,...
Council pushes back on state housing policies
A number of bills have been introduced by the California legislature over the past few years intended to spur housing development and curb the...
VTA introduces Gilroy Transit Center development
A meeting to discuss a proposed affordable housing development at the Gilroy Transit Center drew more than 100 people on Feb. 18, who provided...
VTA proposes housing near Gilroy train station
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority sees potential for an affordable housing development at the Gilroy Transit Center.
Before it goes further, VTA is reaching...
More than 10 percent of Gilroyans have had Covid-19
One in 10 Gilroyans have been infected with Covid-19 since the county’s first known case of the virus in late January 2020.
As of Feb....
