Politics

The city council has carved out a vision for Gilroy’s next 15 years and, after its annual two-day strategic planning session, there’s a blueprint that outlines the steps needed to establish Gilroy as one of the most desirable destinations in the country.

The City of Gilroy has big plans this year to improve the overall mobility of its streets, and a new face in town will play a big roll in that vision.

At the beginning of each year, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors appoints members to serve on various VTA committees and advisory boards.

With a proposed budget that includes an $850 billion surplus and a $97.6 billion general fund for the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Jerry Brown painted a brighter financial future for California at Thursday's proposed budget plan roll-out.

Gilroy City Council members during their regular Monday night meeting indicated they are interested in a policy that allows nonprofit organizations and other groups to display banners over Monterey Street through downtown, but wanted staff to take a closer look at the proposed fees and consider how to avoid embarrassing content without restricting freedom of speech.

Gilroy Police blotter, Dec. 18 through Dec. 25

Calling it the “best turnout they've seen in years,” City Council members were delighted with the sheer number of applicants who showed up eager to serve on City committees during the regular meeting Monday.

In the midst of all the shoulder patting, thanking, well-wishing and congratulating that transpired at the City Council chambers Dec. 7 when the public officially welcomed Don Gage as their new mayor, retiring Councilman Bob Dillon’s parting words put it best.

A group of residents has asked the court to halt construction of the San Martin Cordoba Center due to the project’s possible harmful impact on the environment.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District's board of directors will appoint a new director to take the seat left vacant by Don Gage, who left in the middle of his first term and was sworn in as the City of Gilroy’s mayor last week.