A shift in sign squabble
When City Council passed a revised version of Gilroy’s sign ordinance that banned A-frame signs, permanent banners and costumed advertisers, it sparked concern throughout the small business community. But after that spark grew through community activism and door-to-door outreach by business owners and concerned citizens, the fire could not be ignored—or extinguished.
Q and A with Mayor Perry Woodward
No one could argue that serving on a city council isn’t a grinding activity, requiring one to parse and analyze dense, technical and unfamiliar material, then comment as though one were an expert and to always without fail, make the right decision.
City looking to fill seats on building appeals board
The City of Gilroy is looking to fill two open seats on its
Mayor Announces First Street Emergency Repairs
Mayor Roland Velasco announced emergency repairs beginning Sunday to blighted First Street.Â
Council poised to approve record-high increases in election spending
GILROY—Following a push by Councilman Perry Woodward, the Gilroy City Council is set to decide next month to change city law and raise the amounts that can be donated to and spend on election campaigns.
IRS reminder: Everyone must file return for stimulus check
The Internal Revenue Service has reminded citizens about the
Council approves funding for downtown cameras
By a 4-2 vote Monday night, the Gilroy City Council approved a
Gilroy protests as city council puts immigration, human rights on the agenda
As protests sprung up in airports across the nation last weekend in response to President Donald Trump’s latest executive action targeting refugees and immigrants from seven majority Muslim countries, a group of about 30 Gilroyans took to the street on Sunday to show their solidarity.
