Drop Gilroy-Hollister rail idea
While everyone agrees that restoration of passenger service from Gilroy to Hollister would benefit San Benito County residents, I believe it is error to...
Letters: Development and politics
Not fake news
“Fake news” is the accusatory term used by Phill Laursen in his Oct. 5 Dispatch letter toward Dan Harney supporters. He goes...
Letters: City Council is most responsive in year
To the Editor, Full Disclosure: I am a Dan Harney For City Council supporter, but please, don't stop reading here.
While precinct walking for Councilman...
Account experience is valuable
To the Editor, Providing accountancy services to businesses and residents of Gilroy since 1991, Marie Blankley is a consummate professional with a passion for...
Get smarter, ‘Growing Smarter’
To the editor, A few comments about the Sept. 12 article “Agri·tourist vote may hurt incumbents.”
The group that calls itself “Gilroy Growing Smarter” is...
Government is not elementary
Dear editor, Last Tuesday I attended the Rotary forum with the City Council candidates.
Each candidate was invited to participate and was given one minute...
Increased rail service a good idea
Regarding the possible expansion of passenger/commuter rail to Hollister and Salinas, I do feel the time has come.
Upgrading the historic Hollister Branch rail line...
From pedaling to peddling
To the editor, I want to applaud Zachary Hilton’s work to make Gilroy more bicycle-friendly. Cycling has many benefits, and we need plenty of...
Gilroy needs advocate for public safety
As most of us are aware, the crime in Gilroy is rising, and compared to the rest of the county, it’s increasing at a...
Understand city finance
The General Election is just a few months away, and voters in Gilroy have a number of candidates to consider for the all-important positions...
