Open Government Bill Advances in State Senate
Sacramento – State senators have overwhelmingly approved a bill to create more transparency in local government spending.
The legislation, proposed by State Assemblyman Simón Salinas (D – Salinas), would require cities, counties, and special districts to establish written policies regarding travel reimbursements and compensation for attending conferences and meetings.
It would also require local government officials to attend ethics training every two years.
The measure, AB1234, next heads to the assembly for approval.
To view the bill and its status, visit www.assembly.ca.gov.
Newly Created Housing Policy Group Meets
Gilroy – The Housing Advisory Committee, a recently formed group charged with crafting recommendations on housing-related policy, will hold its first meeting Sept. 13.
The meeting takes place at 6pm in City Council chambers at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street.
Details: Regina Brisco at 846-0242.
Wine Taste at Historical Society Annual Meeting
Gilroy – The Gilroy Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and potluck barbecue Sept. 10, from noon to 3pm, at Solis Winery.
Following the meeting, attendees will have the chance to taste wines and tour the winery, located at 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy.
RSVP to Elizabeth Barratt at 842-3750 by Sept. 7.
Museum Celebrates History Month
Gilroy – The Gilroy Museum will celebrate October as history month with a new exhibit on Henry Miller, one of the largest landowners in the city’s history.
As part of the exhibit’s Oct. 20 debut, local historian Elizabeth Barratt will give a talk on the largest land lawsuit in California history – a battle between Miller and Massey Thomas.
The suit affected most property in Gilroy and resulted in hundreds of changes in property lines and ownership, still reflected in current land titles. The event takes place at 6pm, Oct. 20 at the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth Street. Admission is free, but space is limited.
RSVP by calling the Gilroy Museum at 848-0470.
Dems Will Honor Young South County Adults
Gilroy – The South County Democratic Club is pleased to recognize 10 outstanding young adults whose community service efforts make South County a better place to live.
The honorees are Luis Aldana, David Bress, Allan Chan, Cherise Gowan, Stephanie Orth, and Nynette Sicairos of Gilroy and Isela Banuelos, Nayelli Ceja, Shaila Patel and Katherine Soult of Morgan Hill.
The award presentations will be made at the Democratic Club fundraiser to be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Gilroy on Sept. 17.
Details: 779-01510 or at ma******@****ic.com.
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