Guest View: We must work toward housing equity
Gilroy has a housing shortage and our low and middle-income households face historic rent burden. Undersupply of “Missing Middle” housing, or medium density housing near jobs and transit, is one of the key factors contributing to the displacement and rent burden of our residents.
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City compensation over the top – and it’s not just about ‘the system’
The days of astounding defined benefits like 3-at-50 are
Editorial: Marie Blankley for mayor
Gilroy’s next mayor will face an unprecedented financial situation that is mired in uncertainty.
The mayor alone won’t be able to solve this issue. But how effectively they lead the city council during the next four years will be critical to Gilroy’s long-term survival.
There is...
Our View: Are Gilroy elections legal? Let’s find out.
The June 3, 2015 letter gets right to the point. It starts out, “We have received complaints from Latino citizens and voters…that the use of an at-large city council election system results in Latino vote dilution and prevents Latino voters from electing candidates of their choice.” The letter threatens legal action absent a satisfactory response from the city.













