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...
Letter: Gilroy celebrates Donald Prieto
For years, I had a vision of bringing a fun and creative pop-up park to downtown Gilroy, and in October 2022 we, the city council, embraced this idea. The goal was to create a space that would not only beautify our downtown but also...
Mayor confusion
To the editor, On the surface, most cities are governed by a council and a single mayor who are sensitive to and directed by the wishes of voters. Beneath the surface, most would admit, there are other forces pressing upon elected officials. Primary among...
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....
Letter: Developer tries to buy a council majority
Behind the political campaign ads labeled “Ad paid for by Building Tomorrow, Sponsored by California Friends and Family…” is a developer, one of two project applicants in Gilroy citing the “Builders Remedy” law for their housing project, a means to build housing without regard...
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: A call for independence and collaboration in Gilroy
As a candidate for Gilroy City Council, I’m deeply committed to embracing diverse viewpoints and fostering collaboration to create policies that serve our entire community. While endorsements can be valuable, my recent experiences have revealed the limitations that can arise when officials are pressured...