Perry’s prepping, planning for mayoral bid
Councilman Perry Woodward has the 2012 city elections earmarked,
Vacant seat on Arts and Culture Commission
The City of Gilroy is still looking to fill an open seat on the Arts and Culture Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term, which is set to end Dec. 31, 2015. The successful applicant will play a part in stimulating the growth of broad-based arts within the community. Along with the other six members of the Arts and Culture Commission, they will help guide the Recreation Department Staff and City Council on matters pertaining to cultural and artistic activities.
Candidate’s financial assets made public
Now that the candidates for Gilroy mayor and City Council are official, each candidate has released at least some of their financial assets, in a form knowns as the California 700.Â
Council roundup: Development costs could rise, park purchase approved
The costs for certain developments within Gilroy could increase, if City Council approves an ordinance currently being prepared by City staff.
Updated: Biofuel company coming to Gilroy
Gilroy plant would be the first of its kind in the world; could
Sponsors sought for hanging flower baskets downtown
Like raising kids or providing universal health care, it takes a lot of community involvement to keep downtown Gilroy looking so pretty. The 50 hanging baskets filled with red geraniums and purple and white pansies, and 20 flower barrels that adorn Monterey Street this winter are part of an ongoing initiative by volunteers, city hall and local sponsors to beautify the blossoming downtown district.
Gilroy Police Seek Students’ Design for New Charger
Gilroy Police Department is seeking assistance from local High School students with the design of one of our new School-Resource-Officer (SRO) patrol cars. The vehicle, which was donated by Gilroy’s South County Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram Dealership, is a 2015 Dodge Charger which is pictured above.

















