Politics

Former Morgan Hill Community Development Director David Bischoff

Proposition 16, the Pacific Gas and Electric Co.-backed measure

A $1.5 million state grant will knock $50,000 off the price tag

This November’s election will be hugely important for Gilroy and for the nation as a whole. Not only will it be a test of our presidential election system, but it will be an opportunity for Gilroy residents to vote for a mayor and three council members of their choice. Mayor Woodward, Cat Tucker, Teri Aulman and Daniel Harney all finish their terms at that time. This is an exciting moment in the history of our democracy. I hope that Gilroy residents will register to vote if they haven’t already, and that all registered voters express their wishes at the polls.

Santa Clara firm, Guerra Construction was awarded $144,590 to complete Phase II of upgrades to San Ysidro Park. Out of five bids submitted to the city, Guerra’s came out the lowest, nearly $60,000 less than the top bid of $203,282. According to the staff report, the project includes a new concrete pathway along the southern edge of the 9.25 acre park, concrete and drainage improvements to picnic areas adjacent to the pathway, and ADA improvements to a drinking fountain.

Gilroy's economy was still in decline this past holiday season,

With election day approaching, voters have several state propositions from which to choose. Below is a brief description of each of them. For a deeper dive, visit voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions. Proposition 2 Public School and Community College Facilities Under Prop. 2, the state would sell a $10 billion bond...