Opponents gain as Prop. 29 tobacco tax vote count continues
The tight vote count for the June 5 tobacco tax ballot initiative swung sharply toward the opposition as elections officials across California continue to tally the last remaining uncounted ballots.
Interim Arts Center to get structural analysis from the city
Art supporters in Gilroy can breath a sigh of relief this summer: The Interim Center for the Arts is on its way to get the repairs it desperately needs.
Developers sue city over fees
Three developers, including the Glen-Loma Corporation, owned by Filice family members who are longtime residents and developers in Gilroy, have sued the City of Gilroy for more than $500,000 in relief for “unjustified and excessive development fees” as well as unspecified attorney fees, according to court documents.
Council OK’s liens for garbage bill non-payment
A motion to place liens on 127 Gilroy properties with tenants who haven’t paid their trash bills for a minimum of 120 days reluctantly received a passing vote by the City Council Monday. Council members said they are legally bound to approve it because of city health codes.
Developers sue city of Gilroy for allegedly illegal development fees
Three developers, including the Glen-Loma Corporation, owned by Filice family members who are longtime residents and developers in Gilroy, have sued the City of Gilroy for thousands of dollars in relief for "unjustified and excessive development fees" as well as unspecified attorney fees, according to court documents.
Library bonds affirmed with high credit rating
Fitch Group, one of the nation's top three credit rating agencies, affirmed an AA- rating of Gilroy's library bonds this Wednesday, pointing to the city's solid financial position.
Council passes request to put liens on homeowners who haven’t paid their trash bill
During Monday's meeting, City Council reluctantly passed a motion to place liens on 127 Gilroy properties with tenants who haven't paid their trash bills, conceding to the fact that they are legally bound to approving it because of city health codes.
Selling a tax increase to voters
Gilroy School Board trustees, encouraged by a recent survey that found more than 50 percent of 501 likely November 2012 Gilroy voters would “strongly support a city sales tax for local schools,” are poised to put the ball in City Council's court.
Delinquent trash accounts on Monday’s council agenda
During City Council's regular June 18 meeting, Recology South Valley, Gilroy's exclusive trash-collecting company, will ask permission to send 168 delinquent Gilroy homeowner accounts to the County Auditor to place liens on their properties.
Gavilan School Board holds its ground; re-votes 6-1 to approve Kinsella’s $42K raise
Impassioned monologues from a handful of public speakers failed to persuade the Gavilan College School Board to reverse an “appalling” $42,000 raise, which the board approved seven months ago for college President Steve Kinsella.