Exit Interview: Mayor Don Gage Says Farewell With Few Regrets
GILROY—After 34 years in various local political offices, plain speaking Mayor Don Gage, 70, announced his retirement this week, at the start of Monday’s city council meeting. The one-time farmer, IBM program manager and elected representative said he wanted to spend time with his family, including three daughters and six grandchildren. He served through boom and bust times, watched the city and the freeway grow, and leaves as Gilroy pursues its biggest and most controversial housing project.
City OKs Annexation Plan
GILROY—After hearing from its planning commission and about 40 people opposed to a giant new housing development north of Gilroy, the City Council Monday voted to forge ahead with the controversial plan to convert a square mile of farmland to homes.
Big Heart, Tiny Library
GILROY—A new library opened in Gilroy—but to check out a book you won’t need a library card. You just take a book and return it when you can.
Mayor Don Gage Resigns, as of Dec. 31
Mayor Don Gage shocked a packed city council chambers Monday evening by resigning his office at the beginning of the meeting.
