Filing deadline extended to Wednesday
The filing deadline for Gilroy residents to run for Gilroy City Council and the mayor’s seat has been extended until Wednesday, Aug. 15.
Split decision: New maps have Gilroy in two districts
A state citizens committee has given the final thumbs up to a
Sen. Bill Monning appointed majority leader
Earlier today, Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon announced that he had appointed Sen. Bill Monning (D – Carmel) to serve as Majority Leader.The Majority Leader serves as the main Floor manager for the President pro Tempore and the Majority Party, and serves as the chief assistant to the President pro Tempore in political matters and strategy.“It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve President pro Tempore de Leon as Majority Leader,” said Monning. “I look forward to serving in this leadership position and supporting the pro Tem, as well as working to engender collegiality on the senate floor.”Monning represents the 17th state senate district, which includes Morgan Hill.
Santa Clara County sends ballots to non-citizens
Four San Jose non-citizen permanent residents received Santa Clara County 2022 election ballots even though they are not U.S. citizens, according to a concerned family friend and copies of documents reviewed by this newspaper.
The four were sponsored by their brother to live in the...
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.
