Politics

Property owners could soon call Downtown Gilroy home again. And

After selling new cars into the pre-dawn hours at a breakneck

 After years of piecemeal fixes to Gilroy's cracked and uprooted

Citing his support for former state cabinet member, Anna Caballero, Gilroy City Councilman Peter Leroe-Munoz shocked local political watchers on Thursday, Jan. 7th when he announced that he would be dropping out of the race for State Assembly.

The company billed as owning the largest chain of indoor water parks in the world is in talks with Gilroy about building one of its popular family resorts at the city-owned Gilroy Gardens.

When City Council passed a revised version of Gilroy’s sign ordinance that banned A-frame signs, permanent banners and costumed advertisers, it sparked concern throughout the small business community. But after that spark grew through community activism and door-to-door outreach by business owners and concerned citizens, the fire could not be ignored—or extinguished.

Seventeen local teens are vying for six open seats on the city's all-volunteer Youth Commission, and on Sept. 22, the city council interviewed the first batch of candidates.

The City of Gilroy has announced Civic Voice, a new website where residents can learn about city projects, join online discussions and share ideas. Find updates on land use issues, development projects and important city news. Currently, residents can find the latest on the 2040 General Plan, High Speed Rail Station Area Plan, and current status 1st Street / State Route 152. Each project includes an area where users can post their views and opinions. Sign up and learn more at civicvoice.accela.com/gilroyca/index