Letter: We have much to learn from Amah Mutsun
Naka Elelleh has told one side, an important side, of the El Camino Bell story (“These bells don’t jingle,” Dec. 31). But as we know, there are many points of view and the El Camino Bells mean different things to different people. There is...
Letter: With heartfelt thanks, 16 years of service
It has been an incredible privilege to serve as your advocate and representative for the past 16 years—first as a member of the Gilroy Unified School District Board, and for the last eight years on the Gilroy City Council.
I have always approached this responsibility...
Letter: Which party is better for America?
Polls leading up to the recent election reported much of the public thinks the Republican Party handles the economy better. That’s not my opinion after reading "Letters from an American,” a daily newsletter from Heather Cox Richardson, professor of American History who has taught...
Letter: Rushing to judgment
Despite the fact I have some good friends calling out for the resignation or recall of Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz, I believe the tone and volume of these calls to be poorly based and hasty.
My perspective is of someone who lives in the country and...
Letter: A local newspaper is essential
I read with great interest the Guest View article by Mr. Gary Walton, “It’s time to power up our local newspaper” (Gilroy Dispatch, March 25).
I agree with such alarm and the fear of not having a local newspaper.
Going through memory lane, I recall that...
Letter: Oppose gravel mine plan at Sargent Ranch
The future of the Sargent Ranch site is officially open for discussion. While I am a big proponent of property rights, I do believe that in some situations, overriding concerns can place limitations on them.
I have attended seminars on “takings” at League of Cities...
Letter: Expect more integrity from elected officials
I was shocked and disillusioned to read about the death at the party that resulted in a 120-page report. Ms. Armendariz was fined $2,450 but $1,250 was waived due to the late issuance of the citations.
Elected officials should have more common sense and integrity....
