After four violent incidents since november, should the city
council take steps to close krazy koyote?
After four violent incidents since november, should the city council take steps to close krazy koyote?
Fed up with gang violence outside the Krazy Koyote, police are compiling a list of recent incidents connected with the popular Gilroy bar – a step that could ultimately lead the city to suspend or pull its license.
The list spans from November to July 29, when two men were stabbed and two were shot in the bar’s Church Street parking lot, the third gang-related stabbing outside Krazy Koyote in nine months. Seventeen Gilroy officers and investigators, four Sheriff’s deputies and two California Highway Patrolmen sped to the scene just after 2am.
Krazy Koyote could also face restrictions from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which is still deciding penalties against the bar for “failure to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable conditions” and being “contrary to public welfare or morals” after a November stabbing in its parking lot.
I insure that business and will be recusing myself. In general, though, there’s no question that the city needs to take appropriate action to protect the city’s interest and not have a business with problems.
Al Pinheiro
Mayoral candidate
Yes, because it appears the owners of Krazy Koyote can’t keep control of what goes on in their establishment. This is not the type of behavior that we should be supporting in this community.
Craig Gartman
Mayoral candidate
We need to do whatever we can to stop the violence; however, closing down a business is very harsh. We should follow the council’s process.
Cat Tucker
City Council Candidate
Yes, I believe that action needs to be taken against Krazy Koyote. We need to protect the safety of the surrounding neighborhoods and our police officers who are responding to these calls.
Roland Velasco
City Council Candidate
Yes. I think they have to keep an orderly business, and if they don’t, they have to be closed.
Bob Dillon
Dity Council Candidate
The police department would bring the issue to council if they feel the business is not living up to the standards of the community. It’s completely appropriate for the council to hold a public hearing to consider closing Krazy Koyote.
Tim Day
City Council Candidate
The council will work off the recommendations of Police Chief Gregg Giusiana; but whatever happens, I don’t think the Krazy Koyote owner will be happy.
RUSS VALIQUETTE
City Council Candidate
Yes, the failure of the ownership to correct the problem through appropriate safety measures is unfortunate. It leaves the city with no choice but to act. Closure is a necessary public safety measure.
Perry Woodward
City Council Candidate
