Letter: One week of headlines
Trump, Elon Musk, Tesla, Laurie Smith, Parkland shooter life, magic mushrooms, North Korea, Powerball, Republicans, Democrats, Gavin Newsom, ballots, opioids, homicide in Oakland, inflation, Covid-19, storms, drought, hurricanes, Mr. Pelosi attacked, sheriff guilty from jury, San Jose at a 25-year high for pedestrian deaths...
Letter: Prioritize people instead of pay
I write to you today with heartfelt sincerity and a deep sense of duty.
At our recent City Council meeting on Monday, April 8, we faced a pivotal decision. The council deliberated on the adoption of SB329 guidelines for the City of Gilroy, which included...
Letter: Public transit is a black hole
It is difficult for taxpayers to have a happy anything, Thanksgiving Day, or otherwise, when we are being forced to subsidize bankrupt boondoggle public sector transit with our gas taxes.
Seniors like my 101-year-old Mom, who’s quarantined with Covid, cannot afford to pay for gas,...
Letters to the editor: We like incumbent
Glad we voted correctly
As a former member of the Gilroy City Council and a columnist for the Dispatch on local issues for many years, city council elections hold great interest for me. Particularly important is a vote for mayor, as that person is the...
Letter: Vineyard Christian Preschool’s triumphant comeback
In the wake of the Covid-19 era, Vineyard Christian Preschool’s quite amazing resurgence stands as a testament to the spirit that defines its character. Weathering the storm, this program has proven that even in the face of adversity, its commitment to a nature-filled setting,...
Letter: Reject reelection effort
On the evening of Oct. 29, 2021, and into the next morning, a mass shooting occurred at the residence of Gilroy Councilwoman Rebeca Armendariz, during an underage “Beer and Marijuana” Halloween party with an estimated 100 teenage party-goers in attendance—a monumental violation of Gilroy’s...
Letter: Respecting veterans
It was a very nice day for a parade.
The sky was a beautiful blue with a smattering of lily white clouds.
The participants were all dressed to represent the corp to which they gave their time and effort.
The people of Gilroy turned out and applauded...
Letter: Honor victims by moving forward with Garlic Festival
Here is a letter that is long overdue. Do we really want to move the Garlic Festival to Gilroy Gardens? Really, and what about all the charities that are important to the city, and the room we need for a great festival of this...
