Letters: Politics in Gilroy
Vote for responsible candidate for council
I am voting for Kelly Ramirez for Gilroy City Council, and I want to share why.
I’ve had the privilege...
Letters: ‘No’ on negative campaigning
Candidate opposes negative campaign
When I began my mayoral campaign last spring, I wrote a letter to every council member, including the mayor, expressing my...
Letters: On local election and politics
Hidden hands shape our local election
I am outraged by the recent revelations surrounding the group responsible for sponsoring negative campaign mailers against Mayor Blankley....
Letter: The arts are alive in Gilroy
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Gilroy, the La Ofrenda Festival—Gilroy’s second annual DÃa de Muertos Festival & Wellness Fair from1-7pm Nov. 2—will be...
Letters: More election commentary
A crucial decision
This election, Gilroyans can vote for a strong incumbent, Mayor Marie Blankley, or a candidate with absolutely no experience in city government....
Letter: Let’s bring back the Garlic Festival
Each October, for more than 40 years, the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association distributed between $200,000-$300,000 to nonprofit organizations from proceeds earned at the annual...
Letter: Re-elect me for council
As you prepare to vote in this election, I encourage you to choose someone who has consistently led with integrity, dedication and hard work—someone...
Letters: Political endorsements
Experience & leadership
I support re-electing Marie Blankley as Gilroy Mayor. As a long time Gilroy resident (37-plus years), it has been great having her...
Letter: Homelessness a key issue
Homelessness a key issue in Gilroy election
Early on and after the 2020 election, Gilroy City Council Woman Rebeca Armendariz strongly urged that Gilroy use...
Letters: Gilroy’s mayoral election
Integrity to do what is right
As a lifelong resident of Gilroy, public safety has always been one of the most important city services to...
