Letter: Silence speaks volumes
I contacted the City Council earlier this year about swastikas spray painted at Carriage Hills Park. Councilmembers Hilton, Marques and Armendariz all contacted me...
Letter: Leaders need to bring us together
Have you heard of a “dog whistle” in politics? It’s political shorthand for a phrase that may sound OK to some people, but which...
Letter: Be aware of canvassing group
It has come to my attention that Councilmember Armendariz is personally recruiting on her Facebook page for a non-Gilroy-based far-left progressive ballot harvesting organization...
Letter: CMAD (Can Make A Difference) for the community’s safety
There’s no separate left turn lane when exiting Highway 101 onto Masten Avenue in Gilroy, which caused a fatal crash when a father was...
Letter: Khamis has a clear plan
All leaders who want to be successful must have a plan and a strategy to implement that plan. Johnny Khamis spoke at the Community...
Letter: Downtown leader works to better the community
I attended last Friday’s forum for Gilroy City Council candidates and found many aspects to praise—the amazing Toni Bowles who has transformed the old...
Letter: Be mindful of party politics
After reading the article in your paper last week, concerning the Democratic Central Committee admonishing Councilmember Fred Tovar for not following the dogma set...
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...
Letter: Herman Garcia deserves recognition
Herman Garcia deserves the Congressional Medal of Honor for his environmental activism. He can be nominated by visiting cmohs.org, going to “Citizen Honors Awards/Apply,”...
Letter: Rule of law will prevail
This letter is dedicated to anyone reading my thinking aloud tirade.
I have been a hardheaded Harry S. Truman Democrat since I was a first-year...
