Spike in development spells need for new elementary school
Between 250 and 300 new homes will fill with residents each year in Gilroy over the next few years as a result of a rebound in development. That expected increase in residents already has Gilroy Unified School District officials planning for a brand new elementary school—and wondering how to pay for a new middle and high school further down the road.
Voters give Measure F a failing grade
Despite the injection of more than $35,000 in the coffers of the campaign in favor of Measure F—mainly from developers and car dealers—Gilroy voters spoke and the half-cent sales tax increase fell short by more than 550 votes, based on unofficial semi-final results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.
Election 2014 Results
Editor's note: For an updated story with the unofficial, semi-final results, click here.
Bad legislation or state takeover?
Officials within the Gilroy Unified School District—and even the city—are concerned the state legislature is passing bills that will gradually reduce the amount of control elected officials have over the finances which they were chosen by constituents to manage.
Election 2014: Meet the candidates
The Gilroy Dispatch conducted Q&As with candidates for both the Gilroy City Council and the Gilroy Unified School District's Board of Education. See what they had to say here:
Meet the candidate: Tom Fischer, Gilroy City Council
Gilroy Dispatch: Please briefly describe your background and experience. Why do you believe you’re qualified for this position?
Meet the candidate: Dion Bracco, Gilroy City Council
Gilroy Dispatch: Please briefly describe your background and experience. Why do you believe you’re qualified for this position?
Meet the candidate: Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Gilroy City Council
Gilroy Dispatch: Please briefly describe your background and experience. Why do you believe you’re qualified for this position?
