Letter: Save our republic
My name is James V. Simoni of Johnson & Simoni. This law firm has quietly served this community from the late 1800s to the present. Protecting our republic requires speaking up at this time.
Gilroy residents should not be fooled. The present characterization of the...
Letter: Sharks Ice and more coming to Gilroy
As you might imagine, taking on the role of mayor in 2020 in the height of a pandemic shutdown was a formidable challenge, and one that consumed the first half of my term as mayor, but Gilroy since that time has seen a remarkable...
Letter: Reject distracting billboard proposal
Don't let short term revenue lure us into allowing a new, distracting technology into our environment. We get most of our input through our eyes—people are bombarded non-stop with visual distractions, especially advertising. We had to add yellow frames around stop lights to enhance...
3 letters: Holiday parade accolades and thank yous; ‘Hair We Are’ owner hangs up the shears; Gilroy High coaches made the dream possible;
Holiday parade a wonderful event driven by generous donations of time and effort
Letter: Be an informed voter
There are many things that Councilmember Zach Hilton and I disagree on, but reaching the young voters is not one of them. Our younger demographic must have a say in politics. However, my statement comes with a caveat. Regardless of age, the voter must...
Letter: Teacher salary data needs clarification
Thank you for reaching out for our comment regarding the negotiations between the Gilroy Teachers Association and Gilroy Unified School District. While we appreciate the article, we found multiple incorrect or misleading statements. We request that corrections be made and that those corrections be...
Letter: Deregulation legislation is under attack
If you thought shortages of infant formula was bad, wait until California's shippers and receivers are denied services of owner-operator truckers.
Recently, the U.S. Solicitor General filed the Government's brief in the California Trucking Association's case challenging the Legislature's AB-5, AB-2257, pending at the U.S....