Letter: SB 10 unlikely to accomplish its purpose
I’ve just written this letter to Governor Newsom and think the public should know too.
SB 10 needs your veto. It was produced under pressure to “do something” about our critical lack of affordable housing, but is highly unlikely to accomplish its stated purpose. In...
Letter: Landline shutdown puts seniors at risk
My mother relies on her landline to communicate. She has a cell phone, but she has trouble using it, and often misplaces it. She needs a phone that always works and that she’s comfortable using; it’s why she’s kept her landline, even as prices...
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: What makes Gilroy Strong?
As long as we have people who are willing to help those in need, we will always be strong. Here is an example of people willing to do so:
I had an appointment with Mr. Britton Bonsall of Walk-Rite Shoes at 60 Fourth St. last...
Letter: ‘Modern’ billing system is inefficient
I have been paying my water bill to the City of Gilroy for the past 10 years with my bank’s billpay system, and enjoying the convenience and reliability of both the billpay system and the water we use. However, in January our fair City’s...
Letter: Mining project would destroy native culture
Hello, my name is Lucia Nowak and I live in Santa Barbara, Calif. I’m currently a junior in high school and a proud sister of my brother who has Down’s syndrome. Because of my relationship with my brother and all that he has gone...
Letter: Democrats deceive on inflation
Biden has been officially nominated for the “Lie of the Year Award” by many media sources with his absurd inflation speech last week.
Firstly, to state that all countries of the world are experiencing as high an inflation rate as the U.S. rate which hit...
Candidates Growing Smarter
With great pride we endorse these candidates for Gilroy City Council:
For the two-year seat, Carol Marques.
As a member of Gilroy Growing Smarter’s Executive Committee, Carol worked tirelessly to help pass Measure H in 2016. She will defend it by making sure any challenger will...