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 up by them, I am concerned that party politics is possibly entering into the performances of our councilmembers.
I wish to...
Democrat fanatics tell lead ammo lies as a passive path to total gun control
Democrat fanatics tell lead ammo lies as a passive path to total gun control
Give to Operation Interdependence
As area manager, I’m grateful for the article written about Operation Interdependence (OI) in the Nov. 9 Dispatch. If you have not seen it, pull it up online and read about all that this volunteer-based, 501(c)3 organization has done to support our deployed heroes...
Letter: What makes Gilroy Strong?
As long as we have people who are willing to help those in need, we will always be strong. Here is an example of people willing to do so:
I had an appointment with Mr. Britton Bonsall of Walk-Rite Shoes at 60 Fourth St. last...
Gilroy native led AIDS fight
Dec. 1 was World AIDS Day, a time to reflect on the disease that still threatens and ravages lives in the U.S. and around the globe. Stories behind the Los Altos Story, a new book about Dude Angius, Gilroy High School Class of 1946,...
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 personally because I felt threatened, worked to have the graffiti removed, and kept me updated about the process.
I was thus...
Bicyclists and pedestrians made great strides in Gilroy this year
Here’s a year in review that all Gilroyans should be proud of. Our City of Gilroy Bicycle Pedestrian Commission has taken part in many aspects for change and advocacy.
For the first time we created a Strategic Plan. It’s our guiding document and changes throughout...
Letter: It’s time to privatize transit
Regarding more public sector rail transit boondoggles feasting off taxpayers forcing up gas taxes and auto fees so that politicians can crow “success” about boondoggle monstrosities like County Transit, Caltrain, Amtrak, etc., thanks for considering transport options, one of my favorite subjects.
The late Secretary...
Public-private solutions to homelessness
It takes three things for a community to end homelessness: political will, supportive policies and money. Most communities have one or two of these ingredients, but harnessing all three at the same time has proven hard.
As a result, more than 100,000 California residents are...













