Politics

Upgrading the city’s aging IT infrastructure and keeping Gilroy on sound fiscal footing in the face of growing budget pressures were two of city council’s top stated priorities for the next two-to-three years, as discussed on Saturday during the council’s annual goal-setting retreat.

Wearing white T-shirts with black lettering that reads: “Sanctuary for All,” dozens of immigrant advocates and their allies filled council chambers on Monday to witness city leaders proclaim their support of all residents, regardless of citizenship status.

Controversial PG&E plans for a new South County substation came to a sudden halt this week when a powerful regulatory agency said it will take another look at energy needs statewide.

Six years ago, my wife and I decided to move to Gilroy from Morgan Hill, to raise our family. Gilroy attracted our young family because of its small town charm, open spaces, the strong park and recreation program, and most importantly, a great public school system for our children.

Despite having the most land available for ongoing development in Santa Clara County, Gilroy will not have a place at the table when it comes to making key decisions on future growth.

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.

New turning restrictions on upper Welburn Avenue and Mantelli Drive drew ire from nearly 200 people Tuesday night, who packed the cafeteria of Luigi Aprea Elementary School.

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